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.
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
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.
Honored students
Every year, Dakota State celebrates the achievements of their students, those who have worked especially hard to excel and contribute to their own future as well as to the lives and progress of those around them.