Penn State New Kensington welcomes students from around the world!
At Penn State New Kensington you have the option of staying at the campus to complete your degree in several four-year baccalaureate or two-year associate degree programs. Also, Penn State New Kensington serves as a direct pipeline to the largest campus in the Penn State system, University Park, as well as other campuses across the state. You can begin the first two years of any of Penn State’s 275+ majors at the New Kensington campus before completing the final two years at another Penn State campus. This is called the 2+2 Plan and it is the most common path to a Penn State degree.
Penn Staters are Everywhere
Did you know there are more than 726,000 living Penn State alumni? You can find Penn State alumni in more than 160 countries around the world and in all 50 U.S. states. With a degree from Penn State, you will always have friends all over the globe and be connected for life.
Admissions Requirements and How to Apply
International student applicants are students who require any type of visa in order to attend Penn State. The University enrolls thousands of international students from over 130 different countries. International students make up approximately 10% of all undergraduate students at Penn State, making for a truly diverse University. International applicants to Penn State New Kensington must submit various documents to complete their application:
Academic Records: Provide secondary school records and, if applicable, post-secondary school records.
English Language Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in English through standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Standardized Tests: Submit scores from standardized tests required for admission consideration.
Special Program Requirements: Some programs may have additional requirements; please review specific program details.
To join the over 7,000 international undergraduate students that call Penn State University home review all of the international student admissions requirements.
