International Students

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts welcomes applications from talented artists and artists in the making from all around the world.

TOEFL/IELTS Scores

International students are required to submit official language proficiency scores if their primary language is not English. PAFA accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests.

Degree ProgramTest TypeMinimum ScoreTest Code
BFATOEFL808499
BFAIELTS6.5-
PAFA/Penn BFATOEFL1008499
PAFA/Penn BFAIELTS7-
GraduateTOEFL808499
GraduateIELTS6.5-

Duolingo English Test

In lieu of TOEFL/IELTS, PAFA will also accept the Duolingo English Test.

Degree ProgramMinimum ScoreTest Code
BFA105-
PAFA/Penn BFA120-
Graduate105-

Financial Aid and Scholarship Eligibility

International students are considered for merit scholarships from PAFA based on the materials provided in their application. Please refer to Undergraduate and Graduate Application Processes for details on priority deadlines.

International students are not eligible for federal aid, as they are not citizens of the United States.