UGP

Undergraduate Global Pathways (1 Semester)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    4 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,000USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What Pace University (in partnership with Kaplan International) says about their program:

The Global Pathways program will help you improve your English language level, academic grades, and study skills so that you can progress to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You also earn credits that will transfer to your Pace degree and help you to graduate on time.

English test scores required for admission: IELTS and Indicator 6.0+ (no bands below 6.0) / TOEFL iBT 69–79 / TOEFL Essentials 8.0–8.5 / Duolingo 110 / Kaplan Test of English 454–461 / PTE 48–51

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of high school diploma
  • GPA of B or better, 80+ out of 100 or 2.5 over 4.0 scale

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • GMAT (where applicable) preferred minimum score is 510 with an average score of 570 or GRE (where applicable) preferred score 153, verbal 153, Quant = 520 GMAT)
  • GRE is not mandatory for students who have completed a 4 year US equivalent Bachelors degree
  • Preferred GPA for PG is 3.0, but strong 2.7 or above push through

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL Essentials

    9.0

  • IETLS

    6.5

  • PTE

    54

  • Duolingo

    115

  • Cambridge Exam

    Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176

  • Trinity Exam

    * ISE II Distinction

Graduate

Graduate Lubin School of Business

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL Essentials

    8.5

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE

    52

  • Duolingo

    115

  • Trinity Exam

    ISE II Distinction

  • Cambridge Exam

    English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 176

Graduate School of Education

  • TOEFL iBT

    88

  • TOEFL Essentials

    9.5

  • IELTS

    7.0

  • PTE

    61

Graduate Seidenberg School of CSIS

  • TOEFL iBT

    78

  • TOEFL Essentials

    8.5

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE

    52

  • Duolingo

    115

  • Trinity Exam

    ISE II Distinction

  • Cambridge Exam

    English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 176

Graduate Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

  • TOEFL iBT

    88

  • TOEFL Essentials

    9.5

  • IELTS

    7.0

  • PTE

    60

  • Duolingo

    115

  • Trinity Exam

    ISE III Merit

  • Cambridge Exam

    English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 185

Graduate Communication and Digital Media

  • TOEFL iBT

    100

  • TOEFL Essentials

    10.5

  • IELTS

    7.5

  • PTE

    68

  • Duolingo

    130

  • Trinity Exam

    ISE III Distinction

  • Cambridge Exam

    English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 191

Some programs may have different English requirements

English proficiency waivers

  • Proof of citizenship from United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
  • SAT/ACT scores of 500 or better can be received in lieu of TOEFL/IELTS (mandatory for scholarships)
  • IB students with English A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with scores of 4 or better

Entry requirements

  • Application and fee

    A completed application and $50 nonrefundable application fee. Pace offers online and print application options, which vary by student type. Applicants applying under the Early Decision plan should submit the Early Decision Agreement (PDF).

  • Identification

    Send a photocopy or fax of your valid passport/national identity card displaying your photo and name.

  • Letters of recommendation

    Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor who knows you well and can attest to your academic potential and personal characteristics. (Letters of recommendation are not required for international transfer students.)

  • A written essay/personal statement

    One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length, which will help the Admission Committee review your application. The essay/personal statement you submit must be your own original work. You may write on a subject of your choice or choose a set topic.

  • Course descriptions or syllabus (in English) from each post-secondary school attended (transfer applicants only).
  • Official test scores and other educational materials must be sent directly from the testing authority or institution.
  • Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English). Transcripts are considered official only if they are sent directly to Pace University from the education institution of origin, any NACES accredited translation evaluator (preferred), The student's Ministry of Education, A U.S. consular officer, an EducationUSA adviser or The Institute for Foreign Credential Services.
  • Applicants may send unofficial copies of all transcripts to [email protected] for the initial processing and review of your application. Please include your name and program of interest. If you are admitted, your offer is contingent upon the receipt and verification of all official printed transcripts.
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Fees and funding

Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans. Pace values strong academic performance by offering a wealth of merit-based scholarships to high achieving students. University-sponsored scholarships are also awarded to students on the basis of financial need and service to the community.

Pace values strong academic performance by offering a wealth of merit-based scholarships to high-achieving students. In fall 2017, 78% of undergraduate international students received some form of merit-based scholarship money.

Funding

Pace University offers a substantial amount of merit and need based scholarships and grants. University-sponsored scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit, service to the community and financial need.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$46,978 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$20,160 to $105,000 per year

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Visa requirements for Pace University (in partnership with Kaplan International)

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