Penn State is a flagship public research university founded in 1855, enrolling over 90,000 students across 24 campuses. It ranks among the top 20 public universities in the US and is known for engineering, business, and agricultural sciences. Graduates enter top employers including Boeing, EY, and the US government.
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Top 100 — QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 20 US Public Universities — US News 2024
Top 15 Graduate Engineering Programs — US News
AACSB-accredited Smeal College of Business
Top 25 most targeted universities by Fortune 500 recruiters
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
21 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100, GMAT:600+
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Master of Engineering in Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.0, TOEFL:61
Master of Public Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
ABET-accredited engineering programs — ranked top 15 in the US for graduate engineering.
Smeal College of Business is AACSB-accredited — placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
One of the largest alumni networks globally — over 775,000 living Penn State graduates.
Penn State World Campus — a fully online division ranked #1 for online graduate engineering programs.
93% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduation.
Top hiring employers include Boeing, Deloitte, EY, IBM, and the US federal government.
Engineering and computer science graduates earn median starting salaries of $75,000–$95,000.
Smeal MBA graduates enter finance, consulting, and tech sectors at firms like Goldman Sachs and McKinsey.
Undergrad
1st Nov (Early Action), 1st Feb (Regular)
Postgrad
Rolling — December recommended
Undergrad
Not available for most programs
Postgrad
Rolling — October recommended
The University Park campus spans 5,500 acres and is largely self-contained, with labs, libraries, and recreation all on site. It consistently ranks among the most walkable college campuses in the US.
State College is a classic college town built around student life, with local venues, restaurants, and events tied to the Penn State calendar. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are both within three hours by car.
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
F-1 student visa required
I-20 form from Penn State
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Health insurance enrollment required
SEVIS fee payment ($350)
