International Admissions
More than 200 students come from over 30 countries and bring their experiences, talents, and individual perspectives to create a rich, diverse community at DSU, both in and out of the classroom.
Undergraduate admissions
For international applicants seeking an undergraduate degree, or bachelor’s degree, who have completed secondary school in their home country by the time classes start.
Graduate admissions
For international applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree from an accredited international institution.
Transfer admissions
For any international applicant who has ever taken post-secondary/college-level courses or been enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution.
International Viewbook
Read our viewbook for more information about what Dakota State University has to offer!
Hear from a student
Student Gelielewit Adane shares her experiences studying at Dakota State University
Life in South Dakota
Madison is a town of approximately, 6,097 people. It’s nestled between two lakes and is 50 miles northwest of Sioux Falls – South Dakota’s largest city. Madison is vibrant, safe, and is full of small town charm, with the amenities of a big city. Making Madison your new home couldn’t be
easier.
News
Study abroad opportunities abound at Dakota State
Dakota State University offers three study abroad programs, providing students with the opportunity to spend a semester or year abroad, learning about other cultures without interrupting their education.
International programming enriches DSU’s culture
In 2024, DSU welcomed 105 new international students, bringing the international student population on campus to around 200. Learn more about DSU's international programming.
DSU sophomores present microplastic research at National Conference
Basbo Ayelazono and Vanessa Ocansey, two international students from Ghana, recently shared their microplastic research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh.