Pennsylvania State University-University Park

Pennsylvania State University, University Park applicants seeking admission to UG courses can apply through either the University Portal or Common App. Whereas, the graduate applicants can apply through the university portal. Given below are the steps to apply to Pennsylvania State University, University Park.Application Steps for UG CoursesFirst of all, choose the application methodThen, access the application and review the important application datesStart Penn State application and enter the required detailsNext, submit the application by paying USD 75 application feeThen, submit all the required materials such as academic records, official test scores (as applicable), English language proficiency score, etc.Next, check the application statusLastly, receive the admission decisionAlso Read: College / University Application Process for USA

Pennsylvania State University, University Park cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (53 courses)INR 20 L - 38 LMBA/PGDM (1 course)INR 40 LBE / BTech (27 courses)INR 29 L - 33 LBSc (32 courses)INR 32 LBA (40 courses)INR 32 LMIM (16 courses)INR 33 L - 37 LBBA (17 courses)INR 32 LMA (23 courses)INR 26 L - 34 LBBA7 (7 courses)INR 33 L - 34 LOthers PG (13 courses)INR 33 L - 34 LM.Agri. (6 courses)INR 33 LBJMC (6 courses)INR 32 LCost of Living: Given below is estimated 2023-24 Penn State cost of attendance for an academic year for undergraduate students:Room and meals for UG students: USD 12,984Graduate Students Living Expenses for 12 monthsLiving Expenses: USD 23,300 (Includes around USD 1,800 for books and supplies)Mandatory Health Insurance: USD 3,700Also Read: Cost of Living in USA 

Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds which provide tuition grants to international students; Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG). Note that these funds are administered through the Directorate of International Student and Scholar Advising (DISSA) for global programs. Generally, these grants range from USD 100 – USD 2,000.The application form for these grants can be obtained from iStartSIGIA is available for both international undergraduate and graduate students but PSTAG is only available to international undergraduatesGrants are awarded on the basis of quality of academic work, severity of financial need, and the academic advisor’s endorsement. Students in their first year at Pennsylvania State University or those who are below standard GPA (minimum of 3.0 GPA for graduate students and 2.0 for undergraduate students) shall not be consideredAlso Check: Scholarships to Study in USA

Pennsylvania State University, University Park admissions requirements for international students vary as per the undergraduate and graduate courses. Given below are the admission requirements:Undergraduate Courses: The applicants applying to bachelor’s courses must have a secondary school record / high school or post-secondary institute record. Academic transcripts that have to be submitted at the time of offer of admission are CBSE / CISCE, and other examining boards for the year 10 and 12Graduate Courses: To study graduate courses of Penn State, the applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited US institution or Tertiary (post-secondary) degree which is deemed comparable to a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US instituteAlso, the applicants are required to meet English language proficiency requirement too. The accepted test scores for UG courses are IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo. But, for PG courses, only IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park application fee for undergraduate students is USD 75 for international students. For graduate students, the following is the application fee:For degree programs and post-baccalaureate and graduate credit certificate programs (For Spring, Summer, or Fall 2024 admission): USD 65For degree programs and post-baccalaureate and graduate credit certificate programs (For Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025 admissions or later): USD 85Non-degree admission: USD 30Along with the application fee, the documents that have to be submitted along with Pennsylvania State University, University Park application are:Official mark sheetsTranscripts and degree certificates with date awardedEnglish language proficiency score