Study Abroad

Drew University is in Madison, New Jersey. It is west of Newark on the commuter train line of the Erie Lackawanna Railway. A little farther west is the town of Morristown, which is larger than Madison. Students coming from New York City can board from Penn Station (at 34th Street and 7th Avenue) take a New Jersey Transit train on the Morris-Essex line. On a train headed to Dover, get off at the Madison stop. 

Drew University offers undergradaute and postgraduate programs. International students can apply to Drew University undergradudate programs through the 'Common App' application portal. Whereas for postgraduate programs at Drew University, international students can apply through the university's own application portal. Before applying for any programme at Drew University, international students are advised to check the minimum admission requirements and admission deadlines.  

Some of the reasons to study at Governors State University are given below:

• GSU has stellar programs and great professors who are all focused on delivering academic excellence in small class sizes
• Also, Governors State University has more than 80 student clubs and honor societies that will help students to delve deep into their interests
• The university ranks as the the safest public university campus in Illinois  

Governors State University cost of living for undergraduate and graduate students for the academic year 2023-24 is given below:

Governors State University admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given below:

• The applicants must currently be attending or have graduated from high school
• The applicants must have graduated from high school with a minimum GPA of 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• High-school subject requirements must also be met by the students such as 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2 years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and 2 years of Elective Academic Units
• English language proficiency requirement

Governors State University MSc in Health Informatics admission requirements are given below:

• The applicants must have earned a degree in Health Informatics, BS or equivalent
• The applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or a cumulative 3.0 GPA
• English language proficiency score

GSU Masters in Science in Computer Science equips students with the skills required for careers in Software Engineering with a wide range of Business, Government, and Industrial settings. The duration of the GSU MSc programme is 18 months. Many careers in the Computer Sciences require a master’s degree and graduate studies increase opportunities for Management positions greatly. According to the data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2018, the median annual salary for a Software Developer is USD 105,590.

Some of the popular majors of Governors State University as per U.S. News & World Report are Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Journalism and Related Programs; Social Sciences, etc. The top majors of GSU among 2022 graduates are:

• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 20%
• Health Professions and Related Programs: 14%
• Psychology: 13%
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 9%

Drew University admissions are generally done in two intakes; the Fall intake and the Spring intake. International students can apply to Drew University by three pathways; Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision. The admission deadlines for some programs may vary from others. Therefore, international students should check the admission deadline before applying to Drew University. Check below the Drew University application deadline.