Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, United States

A public university in Ames, founded in 1858, where 2,823 of its 31,105 students come from abroad.

Ranking: National Universities #115 · U.S. News & World Report · 2026
Programs: 144 — 133 Bachelor's · 11 Master's
Tuition from: $16,529 — a year · Bachelor's
Students: 31,105
International students: 2,823 — 9% of students
Founded: 1858
Master's tuition: $31,022 to $57,930 a year (11 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: $16,529 to $31,244 a year (133 programs)
First year for a Master's: $50,551 (≈ NPR 67.7 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: $36,058 (≈ NPR 48.3 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): January, June, August, November
Work after a Master's: 1 year — OPT
Work after a Bachelor's: 1 year — OPT
Work while studying: 20 hours a week, on campus — F-1 student visa

Programs at Iowa State University

144 programs: 11 postgraduate and 133 undergraduate.