A lake sits at the centre of Furman University's campus, a few miles north of downtown Greenville, with a copy of the bell tower that once stood on the old downtown campus. The private liberal arts university was founded in 1826 and has about 2,600 undergraduates. Through a programme called The Furman Advantage, students link their classes to research, internships and study away.
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Official website: furman.edu
1826
Private liberal arts university
About 2,600 undergraduates
Lakeside, north of Greenville
$56,000 – $62,000
International students, before scholarships
$14,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on furman.edu before you apply.
BA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Health Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Politics and International Affairs
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
A lakeside campus with a replica bell tower.
Research and internships built into degrees through The Furman Advantage.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail runs past campus into Greenville.
Graduates move into finance, healthcare, law and consulting, and many go on to graduate school.
Upstate South Carolina manufacturers, including BMW's nearby plant, recruit business and science graduates.
F-1 graduates can work in the US on OPT after graduating.
Undergrad
ED Nov, RD Jan
Postgrad
No PG intake
Most students live on campus all four years, with residence halls around the lake and the Paladins' sports venues.
Downtown Greenville is about 15 minutes by car or bike trail. It has Falls Park, a pedestrian bridge over the Reedy River and a lively Main Street.
Form I-20 issued by Furman University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
For fall entry Furman has an Early Decision deadline around 1 November and a Regular Decision deadline around 15 January. International applicants follow the same dates.
Undergraduates start in August. Furman does not run a spring intake for first-year students.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Furman University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Business administration, computer science, health sciences, politics and international affairs and economics are popular. Admission looks at school grades, essays and recommendations, with IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80 for non-native speakers.
Furman gives merit scholarships to strong international applicants and some need-based aid, though aid for international students is limited. Apply by the priority deadlines to be considered.
