The University of Scranton
This partner university is applicable for students applying for the second exchange.
Application requirement
General Category
- Second-year Undergraduate student/Third-year Undergraduate student. According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection..
- GPA should be higher than 3.70.
- TOEFL iBT 80 (Accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.5.
- Not available to students in the Department of Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts, College of Medicine.
Quota
2 students for 1 academic year.
(Admitted students are limited to depart in the 1st semester of NTU, for their exchange of one semester or one academic year.)
(Admitted students are limited to depart in the 1st semester of NTU, for their exchange of one semester or one academic year.)
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: August - December
Spring Semester: January - May
✔ Refer to here for the academic calendar.
Spring Semester: January - May
✔ Refer to here for the academic calendar.
Registration
Students must register as a full-time student at NTU and are liable for tuition fees at NTU while overseas. Students do not have to pay tuition fees to the host university, but remain liable for miscellaneous, accommodation, living, insurance, transportation and other personal fees.
Academic Information
- The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
- For exchange information, please refer to the website.
- For course information, please refer to the website.
- Exchanges are available for any of Scranton's 66 undergraduate disciplines except the Nursing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs.
- Minimum academic workload per semester: 12 credit hours per semester (approx. 4 courses)
- Health Insurance (mandatory): All exchange students are required to purchase a University of Scranton health insurance policy (Geoblue) for the duration of their stay at the University. The cost of insurance is approximately $125 per month which will be automatically charged to your University account.
- Meningitis Immunization (mandatory): ALL students attending The University of Scranton must show proof of meningitis immunization. If you do not have the necessary documentation, or have not been immunized against meningitis, you must go to the Student Health Center upon arrival for this immunization. The health insurance which we will be purchasing, will not cover immunization, therefore, we recommend that you get your immunization at your home country.
- Estimated Costs Per Semester (Subject to change): $11,000
- Room: $5,203
- Board (meals): $2,686-$3,180
- Books: $900
- Health Insurance: $500.00
- Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses: $1,000
Accommodation Information
Housing is guaranteed. For more information, please refer to the website.
- On-Campus Housing: ALL students participating in The University of Scranton Student Exchange Program must reside on campus as assigned/selected. Exchange students are not allowed to live off campus. The Residence Life office will arrange your University of Scranton housing.
- Meal Plans: ALL students are required to purchase a meal plan if assigned to a dorm or apartment without a full kitchen.