BSE

Secondary History and Government Education

Learn more about studying Secondary History and Government Education as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    26,960USD
  • Start date
    Jan
  • QS Ranking
    #515

Program overview

What the University of Kansas says about their program:

The bachelor's degree in secondary history and government teacher education at the University of Kansas prepares individuals to teach in both middle school and high school classrooms. History and government is also commonly known as social studies. The teacher education program combines history, political science, and geography courses and professional education coursework with multiple field experiences in diverse communities.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Completion of secondary school

English proficiency

  • English proficiency

    KU requires non-native English speakers to submit a current test score or other proof of proficiency. For full-time degree coursework, the current minimums include TOEFL iBT 79 with an 18 minimum subscore, or 4.5 with a 4 minimum subscore for tests from January 21, 2026; IELTS Academic 6.5 with a 6.0 minimum subscore; PTE Academic 53 with a 48 minimum subscore; SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 590; ACT English + Reading 48; AP English 4; or B grades in both AS and A level English Language exams. Duolingo scores may be submitted when testing access is limited, but an AEC test is still required.

English proficiency waivers

  • English proficiency waivers

    Proof is not required if the applicant is a native English speaker; completed four years of college-preparatory English and high school in a qualifying English-language region with a 2.5+ GPA

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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.51

    Holistic

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    24

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How to apply

Scholarships at University of Kansas

  • International Excellence Award

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    The University of Kansas offers an International Excellence Award for eligible international undergraduate students. The award may be renewable and is tied to KU’s published GPA and admission requirements.

  • International Merit Awards

    Official page

    KU lists international merit scholarship opportunities for new international students. Awards vary by academic profile and are subject to the university’s current scholarship criteria.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

University of Kansas provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Kansas encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near University of Kansas?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,188
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$924
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$270
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$65
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$67
Monthly public transport pass$65· USA average
Monthly grocery basket$350· USA average
Books and study supplies (monthly)$102
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.ku.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Kansas

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