Kentucky State University

International Student Application and Admission to KSU


Welcome to Kentucky State University, a comprehensive university located in Frankfort, the capitol of Kentucky.

If you are interested in applying to KSU for the purpose of being enrolled in a degree program you will be working both with the Office of Global Education and Programs (OGEP) as well as one of the university's admissions offices.

If you are interested in an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree, the Undergraduate Office of Admissions will help you in the beginning. 

If you are interested in a graduate (Master's) degree, you will work with the Office of Graduate Admissions, but visit this page first for instructions for applying to graduate programs.

If you will study short-term as an exchange student, visit this page for more information.

If you are interested in KSU's English as a Second Language Program you should follow the instructions on this page.

Visit this page for financial and cost information, including eligibility for residency and financial aid requirements, for international students.

Contact information for the Office of Admissions:

Toll free 1-800-633-9415 (within Kentucky)
Toll free 1-800-325-1716 (outside of Kentucky)
1-502-597-6813 (from anywhere)
1-502-597-6000 (directory assistance)

And of course you can always contact OGEP with any questions you may have.