Welcome International Graduate Students

In addition to completing the standard requirements for the application process, international students looking to study on-campus will also have to submit the following:

• Proof of English proficiency
• Certificate of finances/scholarship letter. You are encouraged to submit a letter or statement from a bank listing the required amount of assured financial support necessary.

International students should apply to the term in which they will begin their graduate program at The University of Scranton. If you require an English transition program, please apply to Scranton for the term in which your English transition program will be completed and you are ready to begin graduate coursework.

Please be sure to request that your application documents be sent to the address below:

June 1: Application and all official documents due for admission into the fall term.
Nov. 1: Application and all official documents due for admission into the spring term.
March 1: Application and all official documents due for admission into the summer term.

Counseling programs applicants have a preferred application deadline of Nov. 15 and a standard deadline of March 1.

The following programs only accept applications to begin in the fall term:

• Master of Health Administration
• Master of Science in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry
• Master of Science in Software Engineering

Applicants that are from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency. This proof can be achieved in a number of ways:

• Submission of an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report indicating a score of at least 80 on the internet-based test;
• Submission of an official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score report indicating a minimum score of overall band 6.5;
• Submission of an official Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 53;
• Submission of an official Duolingo score report indicating a score of at least 105;
• Attendance and successful completion of Marywood University's IEP program;
• Attendance at an ELS Language Center with completion of Level 112 - Submission of an official completion certificate and transcript are required;
• Attendance at the English Language Institute at The University of Delaware with completion of academic Level 6 with grades of B+ or higher - Submission of an official transcript is required;
• Attendance at The Language Company with completion of Level 9 and the Advanced Proficiency Level - Submission of an official completion certificate and transcript are required;
• Submission of an official STEP (Society for Testing English Proficiency) score of at least Pre-1st grade. Some graduate programs may require a 1st grade score. This exam is offered exclusively to Japanese students by the Society for Testing English Proficiency.

To be eligible to receive a form I-20 from The University of Scranton, in addition to the academic requirements, you must submit an official certificate of finances. Once you have received a full admission letter and have electronically confirmed your enrollment, the I-20 is issued. You cannot be issued an I-20 until you have been offered full admission and confirmed your enrollment.

Once your visa is approved, prior to arrival in the United States, a $6,000.00 USD non-refundable enrollment deposit is required. If you enroll at The University of Scranton, this non-refundable enrollment deposit will be applied directly to your first semester tuition. If you transfer your I-20 out of The University of Scranton or enter the United States on The University of Scranton I-20, but do not enroll in classes for your first semester, this $6,000 USD enrollment deposit is non-refundable.

How much do I have to provide in order to be issued an I-20?

Certification of Finances Information 2023-2024

For students pursuing graduate studies at The University of Scranton, your assured support for the first twelve (12) months of study should be at least US$52,075.00. This total cost estimate consists of:

Tuition & Fees (24 credit hours @ $965 per credit plus $300 in fees): US$23,460.00

Room & Board: US$21,390.00

Books & Supplies: US$2,875.00

Personal Expenses (including health insurance): US$4,350.00

TOTAL: US$52,075.00

For students pursuing the PhD in Accounting program, the assured support for the first twelve (12) months of study at The University of Scranton should be at least US$78,715.00. This total cost estimate consists of a different tuition rate of: 

Tuition & Fees (24 credit hours @ $2,075 per credit plus $300 in fees): US$50,100.00

Room & Board: US$21,390.00

Books & Supplies: US$2,875.00

Personal Expenses (including health insurance): US$4,350.00

TOTAL: US$78,715.00

*Graduate students bringing dependents are required to show assured financial support of an additional US$2,500.00 per dependent.

We partner with the following organizations to provide evaluations of your academic transcripts. While this is not traditionally required, you are welcome to utilize their services.

• SpanTran
• WES
• ECE

Business Analytics Certificate: India 

The field of business analytics has been growing over the last few years as companies seek graduates who can analyze data to make informed data-driven business decisions.

7 Reasons to Choose Scranton 

1. Study and Work. Get the graduate certificate while working.
2. Cost Efficient. Get a guaranteed scholarship! Save on cost of living by completing one year in India.
3. Exponential Career Growth. Fast track your career growth with an AACSB accredited business degree.
4. Visa Success Rate. With this program, the visa success rates tend to be higher since you satisfy the need of being a bona fide student.
5. Internationally Recognized Degree. Whether you settle down in the US or return back to India, your degree is recognized globally.
6. High Ranking University. Scranton's consistent rankings show that we are committed to excellence in education.
7. Location. We are located only two hours away (by road) from the world's finance capital - New York City!

Curriculum & Tuition/Fees

First-Year — 12 Credits Total for Business Analytics Certificate
Location: India
Online and Hybrid Options Available 

• BUAN 572: Data Mining
• BUAN 575: Business Simulation
• BUAN 574: Business Forecasting Models 
• BUAN 571: Introduction to Business Analytics

Tuition & Fees: After scholarship USD 5,630 (INR 4.3 lakhs approx.)

Second-Year — Additional 18 Credits Total for M.S. in Business Analytics

Fall Semester

• BUAN 576: Business Database Management Systems
• BUAN 578: Business Intelligence 
• BUAN 577: Data Visualization
• BUAN 573: Business Analytics Using R
  

Spring Semester

• BUAN 590: Big Data Capstone Project
• BUAN 584: Special Topics in Business Analytics
• BUAN 585: Big Data Ethics
• BUAN 586: Applied Business Statistics

Tuition & Fees: USD 17,370 (INR 13.3 lakhs approx.)

Total Tuition: INR 17.6 lakhs

Do you offer conditional admission?

Yes! We offer conditional admission pending proof of English proficiency and GMAT/GRE scores (if applicable). Conditional admission is offered to those applicants that meet our academic requirements for admission as determined by the graduate program director. 

When is Orientation and the first day of classes?

For the fall 2024 term, International Student Orientation is Thursday, August 22 and the first day of classes is Monday, August 26, 2024.

For additional information, view the University's academic calendar.

When will I first meet my advisor?

You will be assigned a mentor/advisor after you are fully admitted and confirm your enrollment to The University of Scranton. Prior to arriving on campus, we recommend you contact your advisor to schedule a meeting to discuss course registration. You should also schedule a follow-up meeting for once you have arrived in the United States.

What is the $6,000 USD non-refundable enrollment deposit?

Once your visa is approved, prior to arrival in the United States, a $6,000.00 USD non-refundable enrollment deposit is required. If you enroll at The University of Scranton, this non-refundable enrollment deposit will be applied directly to your first semester tuition. If you transfer your I-20 out of The University of Scranton or enter the United States on The University of Scranton I-20, but do not enroll in classes for your first semester, this $6,000 USD enrollment deposit is non-refundable.

Additional questions can be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions by email or calling 570.941.4416.