Despite the name, IUP has nothing to do with the state of Indiana. It sits in the town of Indiana, Pennsylvania, about 60 miles north-east of Pittsburgh, and is part of the state's public university system. It began in 1875 as a teacher-training school. Safety sciences, criminology, nursing and business are among its stronger programmes.
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: iupathletics.com
1875
Public university, Pennsylvania's state system
Indiana, Pennsylvania
$17,000 – $24,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$11,000 – $14,000
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 iupathletics.com before you apply.
BS Safety, Health and Environmental Applied Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MS Safety Sciences
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MA Criminology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A long-established safety sciences programme.
Public university tuition near Pittsburgh.
A classic college town campus.
Safety science graduates join manufacturing, energy and construction firms as safety specialists.
Criminology graduates work in policing, corrections and research.
Pittsburgh's employers are about 90 minutes away by car.
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The campus is a brick quad at the edge of a small town, with residence suites and a large student recreation centre.
Indiana is Jimmy Stewart's hometown and calls itself the Christmas tree capital of the world. Rent is low, and Pittsburgh is the nearest big city.
Form I-20 issued by Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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
IUP reviews international applications on a rolling basis. Aim for May for fall and October for spring so there is time for the I-20.
Most programmes start in fall and spring.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Indiana University of Pennsylvania after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Safety sciences, the MBA, computer science and criminology are popular with international students. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79.
IUP offers some international merit scholarships and graduate assistantships. Ask the Office of International Education.
