Nursing programs in the USA for international students are some of the newest on ApplyBoard in 2026, with BSN and MSN degrees now on offer. Saint Leo University's BSN, Webster University's MSN and the University of South Dakota's BSN are new on ApplyBoard this term with strong early interest, and users apply to Saint Leo's BSN well above the average rate once they view it.
What Should Students Know About US Nursing?
- A BSN prepares students for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.
- An MSN is for students who are already nurses or hold a BSN.
- State boards of nursing set licensing rules.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Master of Public Health - Public Health - Public Health Practice
More ApplyBoard users are looking at this public health practice MPH in Michigan this term.
Tuition (1st year)
US $17,676
Application fee
US $65
Murray State University Murray, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
A nursing degree in western Kentucky where more ApplyBoard users are looking this term.
Tuition (1st year)
US $15,036
Application fee
US $100
Saint Leo University Saint Leo, Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
New on ApplyBoard and already converting views from ApplyBoard users into applications well, for students heading into nursing in Florida.
Tuition (1st year)
US $19,000
Application fee
No fee listed
University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Recently added and drawing early interest from ApplyBoard users, a nursing degree in South Dakota.
Tuition (1st year)
US $12,942
Application fee
US $25
Webster University St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Science - Nursing
A nursing master's in St. Louis, newly added and already turning views from ApplyBoard users into applications at a strong rate.
Tuition (1st year)
US $14,400
Application fee
US $50
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many US universities on ApplyBoard accept international students onto BSN and MSN programs. Graduates must pass the NCLEX to become licensed.
A BSN is a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. An MSN is a master's for nurses who want advanced practice or leadership roles.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.