Scranton grew rich on coal and railroads, and the University of Scranton has been part of the city since 1888. It's a Jesuit university in north-east Pennsylvania with about 5,000 students, known for its Kania School of Management, nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Campus spreads over a few blocks just east of downtown. Fans of the TV series The Office will know the city's name.
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: scranton.edu
1888
Private Jesuit university
Kania School of Management (AACSB)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
$50,000 – $54,000
Undergraduate tuition, before merit scholarships
$15,000 – $18,000
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 scranton.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Exercise Science / Doctor of Physical Therapy
DoctorateDuration
72 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Health Informatics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Jesuit education with small classes.
Health programmes in nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
An AACSB-accredited business school.
Health graduates work in hospitals and clinics across the North-East.
Business graduates join firms in Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey.
STEM graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Limited
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Downtown Scranton is a short walk from campus, with the Steamtown railroad museum, the Electric City Trolley Museum and an old coal mine you can tour underground.
Costs are moderate, and wooded hills and lakes surround the city. New York City is about two hours away by bus.
Form I-20 issued by University of Scranton
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
Undergraduates can apply early action in November or by the regular deadline later in the winter, with rolling review after that. Graduate programmes accept applications on a rolling basis; apply by spring for fall.
Undergraduates start in late August. Several graduate programmes, including the MBA, also admit in January.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from University of Scranton 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.
Nursing, physical therapy, business, finance and health informatics are popular. Undergraduates need strong secondary school grades and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80. Health programmes are competitive and have science prerequisites.
Yes. Scranton awards merit scholarships to many international undergraduates at admission. Graduate assistantships are limited, so ask the graduate admissions office.
