Undergraduate academic requirements
High school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.00
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee24,244USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Towson University says about their program:
Towson University is a leader in creating programs that explore women’s and gender issues. This interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary graduate program provides you with a solid academic foundation to pursue your personal and professional goals. The program emphasizes applied research methods and skills, preparing you for careers in a variety of public and private, national and international, and corporate and nonprofit organizations.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 GPA (cumulative or for the last 60 credits). A 3.00 GPA is required for MS programs in Biology or Forensic Science.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- TOEFL IBT
70 (no subscore below 17)
- IELTS
6.0 (no subscore below 5.5)
- PTE
49
Postgraduate
- TOEFL IBT
80 (no subscore below 20)
- IELTS
6.5 (no subscore below 6.5)
- PTE
57
- Duolingo
115
English proficiency waivers
Undergraduate
- Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
- Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or from a school on the list of exempted countries below
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Fuji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Helena, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Lucia, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, , Uganda, United Kingdom, United States Territories (except Puerto Rico), Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Completion of college-level composition course with a grade of C or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Postgraduate
- 3.0 / 4.0 US Scale on degree studies from the list of exempted countries below or an associates degree from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Fuji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Helena, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Lucia, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, , Uganda, United Kingdom, United States Territories (except Puerto Rico), Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
medium of instruction must be English in these countries
Documents required
- Your official transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Certified English translation of any documents issued in a language other than English
- A copy of your passport (photo page)
- Copy of High School Graduation Diploma (if available)
- Copy of University Degree (If available)
Scholarships at Towson University
Towson University's International Student Scholarship is awarded to new undergraduate students holding F or J visas who are entering TU with a strong record of academic success. Award amounts vary and recipients are selected through a competitive process based on academic records; no separate scholarship application is required beyond the complete undergraduate admission application. This scholarship is explicitly designed for international undergraduates (F/J visa holders), making it directly open to non-domestic students. Applicants should apply by February 1 for best consideration since funds are limited.
Offered through Towson University's College of Business and Economics, the Moneer Hojati-Kaynama Student Scholarship is explicitly open to international students with a declared undergraduate major in the College of Business and Economics. It is a merit-based departmental award intended to support international undergraduates pursuing business and economics degrees at TU, and is listed among the college's scholarship offerings alongside domestic-eligible awards.
The You Are Welcome Here (YAWH) Scholarship is awarded by Towson University to a select number of international freshman applicants each year, with award amounts covering approximately half the cost of tuition. It is restricted to and explicitly targeted at incoming international undergraduate freshmen (distinct from the general International Student Scholarship, and a student cannot receive both). To apply, students submit a complete undergraduate admission application for the Fall term along with a separate YAWH Scholarship Application emailed to the international admissions office by February 1; recipients are notified in spring and must confirm enrollment by May 1.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$24,402 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
From US$10,920 to US$39,150 per year
What is the cost of living near Towson University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,599 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $981 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $127 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $78 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $84 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $192 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $14 |
| Gym membership | $52 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Towson University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.