Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, is one of the largest public research universities in the United States, with more than 70,000 students and a powerful reputation in engineering, agriculture, business and the sciences. It is a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant university, a member of the Association of American Universities, and famous for its Aggie traditions, its Corps of Cadets and one of the biggest alumni networks in the country. For international students it offers strong value: a top-30 public university at a lower price than most private alternatives.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | College Station, Texas, USA |
| Type | Public research university (founded 1876) |
| Students | About 70,000+ (one of the largest in the US) |
| Best known for | Engineering, agriculture, business (Mays), veterinary medicine, oceanography |
| Application routes | ApplyTexas and Common App (opened 1 August 2026) |
| Fall 2027 freshman deadline | 1 December 2026; supporting documents by 15 December 2026 |
| Application fee | US$90 (international) |
| English requirement | TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ (reported) |
Fees and costs (reported, confirm on the official page)
International undergraduate tuition is reported at about US$35,460 per year (2025-26 published rate), with total cost of attendance around US$49,460–US$52,760 a year including housing, food, books and mandatory health insurance (about US$2,100 a year). Some 2026-27 reports put international undergraduate tuition higher, at about US$44,562 a year — the university revises non-resident rates each July, so confirm the current figure on the official tuition page before you budget. Non-resident graduate tuition is set per credit hour (US$813.40 per credit hour in 2025-26), with a typical nine-month total cost of about US$62,272 for a graduate student. Engineering and the Mays MBA carry higher fees. The International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) offers US$1,000–4,000 a year to strong international students, and graduate assistantships reduce net cost for many master's and PhD admits.
Programmes
Texas A&M offers more than 130 undergraduate degrees. Its strongest programmes are petroleum, chemical, mechanical and civil engineering; computer science; agriculture and life sciences; the Mays Business School (accounting, finance, supply chain); veterinary medicine (one of the best in the US); and oceanography and geosciences. Graduate programmes are strong across engineering, agriculture, public health and business. Research opportunities are unusually broad for undergraduates because of the university's scale and its funded research centres.
Admission and deadlines
Fall 2027 is the main intake. International freshman applications close on 1 December 2026, with supporting documents due by 15 December 2026. Spring 2027 applications close on 15 October 2026. Competitive applicants typically have a GPA of 3.6–3.9, TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+, and strong maths and science grades for engineering. Graduate deadlines vary by department — engineering MS/PhD applications carry a US$148 fee and departmental deadlines. Apply early: Texas A&M reviews applications on a rolling basis within its deadlines, and popular programmes fill up.
Campus life
College Station is a classic American college town built around the university, with a low cost of living by US standards and a hot Texas climate. Aggie traditions — Midnight Yell, the 12th Man, Silver Taps — are a big part of student life, and the university has more than 1,000 student organisations. International students get support from International Student Services, and the large international community makes it easy to settle in.
Frequently asked questions
Is Texas A&M good for engineering? Yes — it is consistently ranked among the top 10–15 engineering schools in the US, with particular strength in petroleum, chemical and mechanical engineering.
Does Texas A&M offer scholarships to international students? Yes — the International Education Fee Scholarship (US$1,000–4,000 a year) and departmental awards; graduate assistantships are common for master's and PhD students.
What is the Fall 2027 deadline? 1 December 2026 for international freshmen, with documents by 15 December 2026.
To be confirmed: the exact 2026-27 non-resident tuition rate — confirm on the university's official tuition page before you apply, as reported figures differ between sources.
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Sources and verification: Texas A&M University admissions and Student Business Services pages as reported October 2026 (Fall 2027 freshman deadline 1 December 2026; application fee US$90; non-resident graduate base tuition US$813.40 per credit hour 2025-26; UG tuition US$35,460 reported). 2026-27 rates to be confirmed on the official page.