Pennsylvania State University
University Park · Sitio web oficial ↗
Pennsylvania State University is in University Park, United States. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: application fee $75. Scholarships: 6 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | housing and meals $7,138 per term · tuition not yet determined (set per programme) |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: not yet determined. 5 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 80, Duolingo 120. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 nov (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) |
| Where and how students live | University Park · 203 km from PIT airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required; housing and meals $7,138 per term |
| Working while studying | co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionales | Sin ayuda por necesidad económica para estudiantes internacionales de pregrado Los estudiantes internacionales no son elegibles para ayuda institucional por necesidad económica; solo para becas por mérito o financiamiento externo. (reference)Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Cubre toda la necesidad económica | No — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económica (reference)Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Política de SAT / ACT | Test opcional (se puede presentar el SAT/ACT)Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For first-year applicants, Penn State is test-optional, so submitting scores is not required for your application.”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (5)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“TOEFL exams taken after January 21, 2026: A minimum TOEFL score of 4.5 on the internet-based TOEFL (code #2660)”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (code #2660)”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“IELTS : A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Duolingo English Test (DET) : A minimum score of 120 is required”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “IECP : Receive official certification through Penn State's Intensive English Communication Program (IECP)”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship
$5,300
- Amount: $5,300
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 4 years
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“A $5,300 scholarship, renewable for four years for first-year entry Scholars”www.shc.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)
$100–$2,000
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: $100–$2,000
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for international students:”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“While SIGIA is available to both graduate and undergraduate international students, PSTAG is available only to undergraduates.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Although tuition grants are available for graduate students from other sources, these are the only tuition scholarships for which undergraduate international students are eligible. Typically, these grants range from $100 to $2000.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA)
$100–$2,000
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: $100–$2,000
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for international students:”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Although tuition grants are available for graduate students from other sources, these are the only tuition scholarships for which undergraduate international students are eligible. Typically, these grants range from $100 to $2000.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Japan Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Japan Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Korea Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Korea Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Sung and Fumi Lee Scholarship Endowment
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Sung and Fumi Lee Scholarship Endowment”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science, B.S. · University Park Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science, B.S. at University Park Campus”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. · University Park Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. at University Park Campus”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering, B.S. · University Park Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Mechanical Engineering, B.S. at University Park Campus (Last Names Starting with A-K)”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Application fee | $75 one-time Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Domestic Fee: $65 International Fee: $75”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores, should they desire. Penn State is test-optional, so submitting scores is not required for your application, unless you are using them for your proof of English Language Proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Academic Record – the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) Record for all applicants except those in the South Korean educational system, must submit official transcripts from their last three years of work”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application — Fall intake | 1 nov Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For first-year applicants, Penn State only has one big deadline to remember – our Early Action Deadline is November 1.”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Fall and Summer: Available August 1”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Apply by November 1 in order to receive a decision by December 24”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Housing and meals | $7,138 per term (2026–27 figure) |
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| Living costs (college estimate) | $20,700 per year (reference) |
| Student health insurance | $3,400 per year (2025–26 figure) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The cost of the mid-level meal plan, the most popular option, would rise by $87 per semester, or 3%, to $2,988, bringing the total per-semester housing and food rate at University Park to $7,138 for the 2026-27 academic year.”www.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Living expenses for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) are estimated to be $20,700 for an undergraduate student.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The estimated insurance rate of $3,400 for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year was provided by the Student Insurance Office, using actual amounts as possible.”global.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you currently have health insurance that meets all the requirements you may waive the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for Penn State for yourself or your dependents during the fall semester open enrollment period only.”studentaffairs.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “First-year students attending Penn State University Park are required to live on campus, and space is guaranteed in University housing.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “First-year students attending Penn State University Park are required to live on campus, and space is guaranteed in University housing.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Students who request Break Access/Holiday Housing , which provides housing during the three break periods when the University is closed, will be charged $510, in addition to the room rate, for each semester.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Co-op A full-time rotational work experience working with one employer, usually two or three semesters in duration”career.engr.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Participation in internships and co-ops is optional for almost all majors in the College of Engineering; these experiences are not required for graduation in most cases.”career.engr.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Integrated Undergraduate–Graduate (IUG) program in Education and Public Policy enables high-achieving students to earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in approximately five years.”ed.psu.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | University Park |
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| Nearest major airport | Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), about 203 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).