University of Pennsylvania

English proficiency exams accepted by University of Pennsylvania for admissions includes:-

1) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Both the internet-based test (iBT) and the paper-based test are accepted.
2) IELTS (International English Language Testing System): The Academic version of the test is accepted.
3) Duolingo English Test: This is an alternative option to TOEFL and IELTS.

Specific requirements, such as minimum score, may vary program by program.

UPenn is quite competitive as its acceptance rate is around 7%, whereas, Penn State University acceptance rate is around 55%. The final decision to take admission to a certain university depends on various parameters such as course availability, location, tuition fee, etc. The highlights of both these universities are given below: 

The University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is 7%. This showcases that the university is highly competitive and extremely stringent at the time of admission. However, the students who fulfill the basic eligibility and adhere to the factors such as scoring excellent standardized scores and English language proficiency scores, gaining some relevant experience, and taking part in extracurricular activities still have a better chance of selection.

International students willing to apply for an MBA programme can apply through the university portal. They must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit the required documents along with the application fee. The student must complete their college-level education equivalent to a four-year American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree before applying. Then submit documents such as background information, essay, GMAT/GRE score, resume, LOR, transcripts, and English language proficiency score and pay USD 90 (INR 7.5K) as the application fee to apply at the university.

For its international students, the University of Pennsylvania exclusively provides need-based scholarships. International applicants muts note that they will not be able to reapply for financial aid at a later time during thier undergraduate studies if they are not admitted with financial aid during their first year.
The university offers need-based scholarships worth upto USD 10 million to international students each year.

The University of Pennsylvania provides test options for ACT and SAT scores. However, students must take the test and submit it if get a valid score. Along with the SAT, students must focus on providing their best academic performance, English language scores, and GPA. Also, students with prior relevant experience and who take part in extracurricular activities get precedence over the other students.

The University of Pennsylvania does not ask for any particular score from international students. However, as per the official source, students must aim to score at least 135 in Duolingo. Along with Duolingo, they must submit the scores for TOEFL and IELTS. The English language requirements for international students are given below:

International students must submit the University of Pennsylvania application fee at the end of the application. They must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and submit documents such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, standardized test results, English language proficiency test results, and more. At the end of the application, students must pay USD 75 (INR 6K) for UG and USD 90 (INR 7.5K) for PG as an application fee. (USD 1=INR 83.5 on 4 July 2024)