International Students
Students from around the world thrive at Penn College. Here's why...
There are two ways that we accept applications. Choose the option that fits you. You only need to submit one application. There is never a fee to apply.
All International Students
Just complete our institutional application to get started.
First Year Students
If you are a first year student, you have the option to use Common App instead.
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Your official secondary — and postsecondary, if you have studied previously at another postsecondary institution — school records must be evaluated by an organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Your official records and official evaluation should be sent directly to Penn College from the evaluation service – not from you. If you studied previously at an institution in the U.S., please request that institution to send your official transcript(s) directly to Penn College.
English Proficiency
Demonstration of English language proficiency, through one of the following ways:
- A score of 68 or higher on the TOEFL iBT. Official scores should be sent directly from ETS to Penn College (ID# 2989).
- A band score of 6.0 or higher on IELTS, academic version. Official scores should be sent directly from the testing service to Penn College.
- 24 credits of academic (not English preparatory or vocational) coursework with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) completed within the immediate prior 24-month period at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- A diploma from a secondary or postsecondary school in a country where English is the official language and was the language of instruction while you were attending.
Student Visa
If you are planning to study on an F-1 student visa, we will need a letter of financial commitment from your financial guarantor confirming sponsorship for one academic year (nine months), payable to Penn College.
Complete the International Student Sponsor Letter and return to admissions@pct.edu.
Students not sponsored by a government or corporate entity must also submit an official financial/bank statement provided on behalf of the financial guarantor showing minimum required funds dated within the previous six months. For the 2024-25 academic year, the minimum funds required is 41,260 USD. You may scan and email a copy of your financial documents to admissions@pct.edu.
2024-25 academic year estimated costs
| Per Semester | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $ 3,699 | $ 7,398 |
| Meals | $ 2,710 | $ 5,420 |
| Tuition Based on 15 credits | $ 12,990 | $ 25,980 |
| Health Insurance | $ 1,062 | |
| Books & Supplies | $ 700 | $ 1,400 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $20,099 | $ 41,260 |
Note: students must now purchase insurance directly through www.coverage2u.com rather than through the College. There are three plan options but we will use the least expensive option ($118/mo for 9 months) for the purposes of the financial guarantee.
Passport
Submit a copy of your passport.
You may scan and email a copy to admissions@pct.edu.
Our programs are rigorous, which is why you’ll need to show you're up for the challenge. Think of it as an assessment of your current skills in math to determine your best path forward to succeed in your intended major.
Application Deadlines
International applicants planning to study on an F-1 student visa must complete their application, submit all supporting materials, meet placement requirements, and confirm their intent to enroll by October 1 for spring admission and May 1 for fall admissions. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2025.
Planning to study on a different type of visa? Let's discuss your situation.
Fall admission
May
01
Spring admission
October
01
Why do international students come to Penn College?
A Big Back Yard
For the adventurous type, mountains, waterways, and country roads all lie within a 5-minute walk or drive from campus.
Small Town with an Urban Vibe
Enjoy the quiet of a self-contained campus with all the amenities you expect of a small city – like restaurants, shops, arts, and entertainment – nearby.
Access to Major Metros
When the big city calls, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. are just a few hours' drive away.
Best Colleges
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Pennsylvania College of Technology ranks among the best colleges in the U.S.:
| #1 | in Most Innovative Schools |
| #1 | in Best Colleges for Veterans |
| #3 | in Top Public Schools |
| #5 | in Regional Colleges North |
A Vibrant Student Community
In class or during down-time, students come together from all backgrounds to learn, lead, and support one another.
Be the community
Campus housing
Get in the Game
Athletics
Be a Healthy Wildcat
Learn more
Take in the Outdoors
Outdoor Activities
Get Involved
Student Engagement
Become a Leader
Leadership Opportunities
Future Made By Hand
If you made the future by hand, would it be different from today? Would it be more thoughtful, imaginative, and intuitive? Would it work better for more people throughout the world?
If you put more into today, could you get more out of tomorrow? If you create your future at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the answer is yes.
Special Requirements
Nursing & Health Sciences Majors
Students seeking admission into Healthcare Leadership & Administration, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physician Assistant, Radiography, and Surgical Technology who possess a health credential awarded from an educational institution outside the United States should contact the appropriate program director to discuss possible options to have a health credential reviewed by an appropriate foreign health credential evaluation agency in order to determine eligibility to take the U.S. health credentialing exam.
Academics
Get credit for past experience
Advanced & Alternative Credit
International students have the opportunity to earn additional credit for past experience and learning. Students from select institutions may take advantage of articulation agreements for additional credit.
Transfer Course Equivalency Search
Take the guess-work out of determining what you will get credit for. Use our Transfer Course Equivalency Search to match the classes you've taken to those offered at Penn College.
Transfer Policy
Courses taken at other nationally or regionally accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in transfer provided that these courses are comparable to courses offered at Penn College and are applicable to a degree program at Penn College.
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