University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Academic year spots: 1 academic year or 2 semesters
Open for: Bachelor
Minimum language requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100, IELTS: 7.0; Duolingo: 130. Exception: Native speaker.
Duration: Mid August - Mid May
GPA: 3.0/4.0 (corresponds to 2,0 in the German scale).
Students must live on-campus and book a meal-plan.
Additional Scholarships:
One BCGS scholarship to finance living costs in the amount of approx. $12,000 for the entire academic year or $6,000 per semester for housing and dining.
Fees:
Campus Health Center Fee: $324 per semester
Orientation Fee: $420 for fall semester and $160 for spring semester
Health Insurance: $4,210 per academic year
Visa Application:
To obtain a student visa, students must produce financial documentation showing that they have at least $31,368 for two semesters or $15,684 for one semester. Visit Penn’s International Student and Scholar Services office’s website for more information: ISSS (upenn.edu).
Useful Links:
Information for exchange students: Exchange at Penn | Penn Abroad (upenn.edu) and Application & Financial Information | Penn Abroad (upenn.edu)
Course catalogue: Search Classes (upenn.edu)
Academic calendar: University of Pennsylvania Academic Calendar | University of Pennsylvania Almanac (upenn.edu)
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