Founded in 1968 as Wilmington College, this private nonprofit university was built around working adults, and that still shapes it. Classes run in the evenings, online and in shorter blocks, and tuition is low for a private school. The main campus is in New Castle, near the Delaware River and the I-95 corridor. International students mostly come for graduate programmes in IT, cybersecurity and business.
New Castle, Delaware, United States
Official website: wilmu.edu
1968, as Wilmington College
Private nonprofit university in Delaware
New Castle, Delaware
$12,000 – $18,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$14,000 – $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 wilmu.edu before you apply.
MS Information Systems Technologies
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Low tuition for a private American university.
Evening and blended classes designed for working students.
Three start points a year for most graduate programmes.
Graduates work in IT, cybersecurity and management roles around Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Delaware's banking and credit card sector employs many business graduates.
STEM-designated master's graduates can apply for extended OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The New Castle campus is a commuter-style site off Route 13, with classrooms, a library and parking rather than large residence halls.
New Castle is a small colonial town on the Delaware River. Wilmington is ten minutes north, and Philadelphia is about 40 minutes by car or SEPTA regional rail.
Form I-20 issued by Wilmington 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
Wilmington University admits on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply at least three to four months before the term to allow time for the I-20 and visa interview.
Terms start in fall, spring and summer, and most graduate programmes accept students at each point.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Wilmington University 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, cybersecurity and the MBA are the most common choices. Graduate entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0. F-1 students must take enough in-person classes, so confirm the delivery format of your programme.
Scholarship money for international students is limited, but tuition is already low. Ask admissions about any current awards.
