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International students can apply for SJU admission 2025 in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. There is no St Joseph’s University application deadline for graduate programs. However, students can take admission on a rolling basis before the semester starts.

The semester starting months are given below:

  • Fall: August
  • Spring: January
  • Summer: May

The undergraduate deadline for international students is given below:

  • Early action/ Decision 1: closed
  • Early Decision 2: Jan 15, 2026 (Tentative)
  • Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2026 (Tentaive)

Graduate Deadline: Rolling admission

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Saint Joseph's University Admission Overview 2025

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Q:   What is Saint Joseph's University known for?
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Saint Joseph ranks #5 among regional universities North, and #20 among best-value schools. It offers over 200 academic programs, nine-degree completion, and a post-bachelor's certificate program. Some of its programme ranks globally including Accounting, Business, Analytics, Management, Marketing, Psychology, and more. Along with the rankings and academic offerings, the university is renowned for its establishment. In 1851, the Society of Jesus established the institution under the name Saint Joseph's College. It is the sixth-the largest university in Philadelphia and the seventh-the oldest Jesuit university in the US.

Q:   What are the IELTS requirements at SJU?
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International students coming from diverse backgrounds must prove their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo. SJU demands an IELTS score of 6.5 from the students. Along with the IELTS scores, students can refer to the table below for all the required English proficiency score:

English language test

Minimum Score required PG

TOEFL

80 or above

IELTS

6.5 or above

PTE

60 or above

Duolingo

105 or above

Saint Joseph's University Eligibility and Fees 2025

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Q:   Can I take admisison at Saint Joseph's University as an Indian?
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Yes, SJU admissions are open for international students, including Indian students, for both levels,  UG and PG. Although the students are required to make a strong application with certain minimum admission requirements

  • Application: International students can apply through the Common App or the Saint Joseph University admission portal. 
  • Academic Transcripts: International students would be required to submit high school transcripts, and for graduate, bachelor's program, it is required. 
  • English language Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS is required to prove English proficiency as an applicant. 

Saint Joseph’s University Admissions 2025

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On Admissions
Q:   How is the MS in International Business at Saint Joseph's University?
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Saint Joseph's University offers a master's in International Business for international students. The course includes Management, Marketing, Finance, and Global Strategic planning. The course is suitable for those who have a graduate degree in Sales, Marketing, Policy, International Banking, Human Resources, Project Management, and more. The programme enables students to make a career as Import/Export agents, Policy Analysts, Translators, International Economist, Foreign Sales Representative, and more.

Q:   Does Saint Joseph's University accept rolling admission?
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Saint Joseph University accepts rolling admission. This means students can apply at the university throughout the year and may serve on a first come first serve basis. One thing each student must adhere to is they must apply a few weeks before the semester starts. The university accepts admission in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The semester starting months are given below:

  • Fall: August
  • Spring: January
  • Summer: May

Saint Joseph’s University MBA Admissions 2024

1 courses 12 - 30 months
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  • Accepting Exams: GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   Is Saint Joseph University's MS in Business Intelligence a good program?
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Saint Joseph’s Business Intelligence programme is popular among youngsters. The Business Intelligence graduates currently working on blogs, social media, and news articles to represent companies about consumer behavior. Some are working for the military or building software to avoid threats. The programme helps students build new opportunities, make effective business plans, and advance decision-making. The programme also gives opportunities to join the Business Information and Technology Society (BITS), an organisation for students to deepen their understanding of Data Analytics and Business Analytics via events, campus speakers, and career exploration.

Saint Joseph’s University Application Process 2025

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Saint Joseph’s University Admissions 2025 FAQs

Q:   What is the most popular major at Saint Joseph's University? Why?
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Saint Joseph's University provides various popular majors. Some of the popular majors, along with the alumni salary and percentage of graduates, are given below:

Popular Majors

Percentage of Graduates

Alumni Starting Salary

 

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

42%

INR 40L

Health Professions and Related Programs

16%

INR 20L

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11%

INR 30L

Social Sciences

6%

INR 22L

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

5%

INR 30L

(USD 1=INR 83.98)

The percentage of graduates and the high salary packages show that the university provides the best in-depth knowledge from these programs that compel students to take admission. Also, it helps students to gain understanding from the courses that help them to crack tough competition and join big companies.

Q:   What are the best reasons to attend Saint Joseph's University?
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Along with the excellent rankings, Saint Joseph's University has a lot of reasons to join. Some of the best reasons to attend the university are given below:

  • Popular majors: Saint Joseph's University provides popular majors in subjects, such as Business, Management, Marketing, Biological and Biomedical Science, Social Science, and more. These programs are presented with an in-depth curriculum, letting students divert in the right career path.
  • Small class size: With 49% of classes with fewer than 20 students and a 10: 1 student-faculty ratio, the university believes in providing a focused environment and giving extra attention to each student.
  • High graduation rate: The graduation rate is high (76%). It symbolizes the number of students graduating from the university.
  • Opportunities: Students get research opportunities and become a part of big companies.
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Answered 5 months ago

Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia, USA, requires a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater on a scale of 4.0 for UG admissions. 

Below are the general eligibility requirements for Saint Joseph's University for international students: 

  • Academic performance: A Minimum cumulativ

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Rachit Arora

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Answered 7 months ago

As per the the latest enrolment data (first year, Class of 2028) made available by the institute, the university accepted about 1,328 students, of the 11,652 applications it recieved for admissions to its degree courses.

Mentioned below is some important data regarding student enrolment at SJU:

ParticularData
Total Students Enrolled 1,328
US States Represented41
Countries Represented64
Students of Color39%
Top Countries RepresentedIndia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Ghana, Honduras & Mexico
Weighted GPA3.39-4.11

 

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Akash Gaur

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Answered 8 months ago

Saint Joseph's University is considered among the best institutions in the region. The university's course ranks highly as part of rankings given by some prominent university & course ranking platforms including Shiksha.

As per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, its MBA programme is considered o

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Akash Gaur

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Answered 8 months ago

Both Saint Joseph University & Temple University are considered part of the best higher educational institutions in the Pennsylvania region. Despite that, both institutions are known to be somewhat selective at picking students for admisisons.

Therefore, interested candidates must perform really well

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Akash Gaur

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Answered a year ago

Saint Joseph University offers a range of programs in various domains. Some of the popular major programs for students from diverse countries are given below:

  • Accounting
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Finance
  • Heal

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