Drexel University

For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Decision and Early Action close 1 November 2026 and Regular Decision closes 15 January 2027. Graduate deadlines are rolling for most programmes, with priority dates around 1 March for fall and 1 October for winter.

Drexel runs on quarters. Undergraduates start in the fall (September). Most master's programmes, including computer science, data science, engineering, business analytics and the MBA, admit for fall, winter (January) and often spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.

You need an F-1 student visa. International Students and Scholars Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate. Co-op work is authorised through CPT on the same visa.

Computer science, data science, electrical engineering, business analytics and the LeBow MBA attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is selective, with an acceptance rate around 80%.

Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships worth up to around USD 30,000 a year when they apply, though need-based aid is limited. Graduate colleges offer partial merit scholarships, and paid co-op placements offset costs during the degree.