International Engineering Students
A career-ready engineering education at Lamar University is affordable, applied, and globally oriented. With hands-on education, cutting edge research, assistaantships, and capstone projects, Lamar Engineering is prepared to get our international students graduated and in the workforce.
International students at Lamar University have a wealth of opportunitys and connections available for their use. For more information on International Admission, view our Lamar University page.
Why Choose Engineering at Lamar University?
Receive an affordable education in one of the largest industrial regions in the U.S. at Lamar University. Lamar Engineering is dedicated to student success and preparing our students for the job market.
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Engage in cutting-edge research areas such as sustainable energy, process optimization, data-driven manufacturing, and infrastructure resilience, providing students a direct line to emerging industry demands.
- Internship opportunities available with nearby energy, petrochemical, and manufacturing firms thanks to Lamar’s location in the Texas Gulf Coast which is one of the largest industrial regions in the U.S.
- Tuition as low as $10,000 - $12,000 per year after scholarship, students can receive a U.S. graduate engineering degree for a fraction of the cost.
- Most graduate students (based on transcripts, GRE and TOEFL/IELTS) receive an out-of-state tuition waiver plus a $1,000 per year general graduate scholarship. With this scholarship, students only need to pay in-state tuition, which is significantly lower than the full tuition.
- Highly qualified students are offered assistantships or fellowships with tuition waivers.
- Ranked #3 for return on investment by Payscale.com in 2025. LU consistently ranks for return on investment due to great career success and low tuition.
- Supportive International Students Services
- Diverse student community with vibrant campus life for international students.
Take the First Step!
The first step toward your future in engineering begins right now with a connection to our staff, who can help you learn more about great college programs, arrange a campus visit, talk to a current student, explore scholarship possibilities and more.
Email engineering@lamar.edu or call +1 (409) 880-8714.
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