Founded in 2001 as a science and technology university, Harrisburg University teaches from a glass tower on Market Square in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital. Most of its international students are on master's programmes in information systems, analytics, computer science and project management, and it also runs a site in Philadelphia. Its esports programme is one of the better-known college teams in the US.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: harrisburgu.edu
2001
Private STEM university
Downtown Harrisburg and Philadelphia
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
$16,000 – $26,000
International students, master's and bachelor's programmes
$12,000 – $16,000
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 harrisburgu.edu before you apply.
MS Information Systems Engineering and Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MS Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MS Computer Information Sciences
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MS Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
STEM-only teaching, plus a well-known esports team.
A downtown tower campus in Pennsylvania's capital.
Three master's start dates a year.
Graduates work in IT, data and project roles at healthcare, insurance and logistics firms.
Many STEM master's graduates use OPT with the 24-month STEM extension.
Central Pennsylvania's warehouse and distribution sector hires analytics graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The university's tower overlooks Market Square, a few blocks from the Susquehanna River and the green dome of the state Capitol.
Harrisburg is small for a state capital, and rents are low. Amtrak's Keystone trains reach Philadelphia in under two hours.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
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
Harrisburg University accepts applications on a rolling basis for each term. International applicants should apply three to four months ahead so there is time for the I-20 and visa interview.
Master's programmes start in the fall, spring and summer terms. Undergraduate entry is mainly in the fall.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Harrisburg University of Science & Technology first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Information systems engineering and management, analytics, computer information sciences and project management are the most popular master's programmes. They need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80.
Harrisburg offers merit scholarships to many undergraduates; awards for graduate students are more limited. Ask admissions about current offers.
