Penn State invites students living outside of the United States to take Penn State World Campus courses and apply to World Campus certificate and degree programs. There are currently World Campus students residing on all seven continents (including Antarctica), representing a large number of countries.
We encourage you to review the important facts below if you are an international student considering Penn State World Campus for your educational needs. You should confirm your ability to use international mail and Internet services effectively before registering for a course. If you have additional questions after reviewing the information, please contact us.
Language Proficiency
All Penn State business, including course instruction, is conducted in English; a proficiency in English is required for all students.
Undergraduate Programs: International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. See the "English Language Proficiency" section of the Undergraduate School Admissions International Applicants page to learn more.
Graduate Programs: All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL exam. See the "Engish Proficiency" section of the Graduate School Admissions "Apply Now" page to learn more.
Technology Requirements
Each program has specific technology requirements, which are listed on the individual online degree or online certificate program pages. Graduate-level programs typically require higher levels of technology and more specific software than undergraduate programs. You should have an active Penn State e-mail account and reliable connection to the Internet for successful completion of courses. Not all courses will work on a Macintosh platform.
Applying to a Program
Undergraduate Programs: Admissions requirements (including evaluation of transcripts and transfer credits) for undergraduate degree programs are available on the Undergraduate Admissions Web page for International Applicants.
Graduate Programs: Information about admissions requirements for graduate programs can be found on the "admissions" page within the degree or certificate program pages.
Important: Some of our graduate-level business programs (e.g., iMBA and Project Management) require travel to the United States to fulfill particular degree requirements.
Tuition and Fees Payment
Payments from students living outside the United States must be in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank.
