International Admissions

IUP offers the opportunities of a big university, with the personalized and friendly learning environment of a smaller school.

International students will find it easy to transition to a new culture in the welcoming atmosphere of Indiana, Pa., where the main campus is located.

Office of International Education

The Office of International Education helps international students adjust to life in the United States and at IUP.

Student Organizations

IUP has more than a dozen international student organizations. Socialize, give and get support, and make lasting friendships.

Ready to Apply?

Admission requirements may vary depending on what type of student you are. Get all the information you need about IUP’s admission requirements.

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Exchange

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International students make up about 5 percent of our student body and represent more than seventy countries around the world.

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Home Away from Home

IUP offers all the opportunities of a big university as well as the personalized, supportive, and friendly learning environment found in much smaller schools. It is an ideal setting for international students looking to transition to a new country and culture. We offer a vibrant and diverse community that includes students from around the world and from many ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

Ideal Location

IUP’s main campus is in Indiana, Pa., a welcoming, safe, and friendly college town of about 15,000 people. Indiana is an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh, offering our students easy access to the city.