Pennsylvania State University
University Park · Site officiel ↗
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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Aides et admission pour les candidats internationaux | Aucune aide sur critères financiers pour les étudiants internationaux de premier cycle Les étudiants internationaux ne sont pas éligibles à l'aide financière de l'établissement fondée sur les besoins ; seules des bourses au mérite ou des financements extérieurs sont possibles. (reference)Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Non — ne s'engage pas à couvrir la totalité des besoins (reference)Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Bourses au mérite | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Politique SAT / ACT | Test facultatif (SAT/ACT peuvent être envoyés)Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For first-year applicants, Penn State is test-optional, so submitting scores is not required for your application.”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (5)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“IELTS : A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duolingo English Test (DET) : A minimum score of 120 is required”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IECP : Receive official certification through Penn State's Intensive English Communication Program (IECP)”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship
$5,300
- Amount: $5,300
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
Sources (1)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“A $5,300 scholarship, renewable for four years for first-year entry Scholars”www.shc.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)
$100–$2,000
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: $100–$2,000
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for international students:”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“While SIGIA is available to both graduate and undergraduate international students, PSTAG is available only to undergraduates.”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA)
$100–$2,000
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: $100–$2,000
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for international students:”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Japan Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
Sources (2)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Japan Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Korea Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
Sources (2)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Korea Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Sung and Fumi Lee Scholarship Endowment
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
Sources (2)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Sung and Fumi Lee Scholarship Endowment”global.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science, B.S. · University Park Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science, B.S. at University Park Campus”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. · University Park Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. at University Park Campus”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering, B.S. · University Park Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Mechanical Engineering, B.S. at University Park Campus (Last Names Starting with A-K)”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Application fee | $75 one-time Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Domestic Fee: $65 International Fee: $75”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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. Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For first-year applicants, Penn State only has one big deadline to remember – our Early Action Deadline is November 1.”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Fall and Summer: Available August 1”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Apply by November 1 in order to receive a decision by December 24”www.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “First-year students attending Penn State University Park are required to live on campus, and space is guaranteed in University housing.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “First-year students attending Penn State University Park are required to live on campus, and space is guaranteed in University housing.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Co-op A full-time rotational work experience working with one employer, usually two or three semesters in duration”career.engr.psu.edu ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| 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).