International First Year and Transfer Students
We are excited that you are interested in applying to Pitt-Johnstown! The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a positive learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success.
Pitt-Johnstown operates on a rolling admissions policy*, and the application opens on August 1. Our Admissions Committee review applications daily starting in late August, so we encourage students to apply early. Please allow 2 weeks for an admissions decision, once your application checklist is complete.
*At the latest, your application and all required application materials must be received by the following dates to ensure adequate processing time:
- April 15 for the fall term (August)
- October 15 for the spring term (January)
All international students must complete the International Admission Online Application and must submit all of the following required documentation to the Admissions Welcome Center.
Documents
Mandatory:
- TOEFL IBT 80 or higher
- or IELTS 6.5 or higher
(TOEFL or IELTS Exceptions) - SAT 1 or ACT test scores
- High School Diploma (in your language and verified in English)
- High School Transcript (in your language and verified in English)
- Mandatory Student Health Record/Immunization Requirements »
- Bank Statement
- Financial Responsibility Form
- International Transcript Evaluation
School TOEFL and SAT code 2934, ACT code 3735
Supplement:
- Letter of Recommendations
- Personal Essay
- AP, IB or A-Level Courses Transcript
Please email documents to: upjadmit@pitt.edu
International Services
The Office of International Services at Pitt-Johnstown is dedicated to offering exceptional support to international students before and during their stay at the university.
Services provided include pre-departure orientation, visa status guidance and other immigration related counseling, off-campus employment authorizations, and other related services.
We provide free airport transportation to all new international students that arrive at the Johnstown Regional Airport.
Costs
International students pay the out-of-state tuition rate. Pitt Johnstown tuition rates and fees can be found here. The estimated total cost of attendance including tuition, fees, room and board, health insurance and living expenses is about $43,000 per year. More information regarding international payments and PittPAY can be found on our International Payments page.
Scholarships
All international students are eligible for our academic-based scholarships.
The scholarship amount varies depending on the SAT score. For detailed scholarship opportunities, please email upjadmit@pitt.edu.