Penn State University

United States

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Holistic

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include engineering, physics, life sciences.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
80
IELTS
6.5

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 85

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Academic LOR
Resume
Personal Statement

Application Deadlines

	Final
Fall	Dec 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

Application fee for international applicants is USD 85 (no program fee waivers available). Estimated tuition for non-Pennsylvania residents is USD 45,574 per academic year (2024-2025), with per-credit cost USD 1,875 for out-of-state students. PhD program requirements are typically completed within 4–5 years; estimated tuition-only cost over 5 years is USD 227,870. All applicants are considered for research or teaching assistantships and applicable fellowships; funded PhD students typically receive full tuition coverage through assistantships.