International Admissions
More than 200 students come from over 60 countries and bring their experiences, talents, and individual perspectives to create a rich community at DSU, both in and out of the classroom.
Choose the path right for you
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.
Hear from a student
Student Gelielewit Adane shares her experiences studying at Dakota State University
“Coming to DSU was one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made. We have a very large and united international community, we’re always getting together and planning events. Between all the universities I looked at, DSU was one with the best benefits: the program, teachers, teaching method, size, community and cost.”
Vinicius Freitas, Brazil, Digital Arts and Design - Computer Graphics major
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
Research reveals Microraptor could glide
Dr. Alex Dececchi and an international team of researchers have made another discovery related to dinosaurs and early flight.
German international student balances track, school, and research
A multi-event track athlete, researcher, and lab assistant, international biology student Amelie Steins balances her chronically full schedule through discipline, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Alkhwaldi and research team honored internationally
Dakota State University Assistant Professor of Information Systems Abeer Alkhwaldi and her research team were recently awarded the prestigious National Research Award 2025 from the Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation.