International Students
*PAFA accepts international applications past May 1st on a rolling basis.*
Email the Dean of Admissions, Ryan Burton-Romero, with any questions. rbr@pafa.edu
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 Program | Test Type | Minimum Score | Test Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFA | TOEFL | 80 | 8499 |
| BFA | IELTS | 6.5 | - |
| PAFA/Penn BFA | TOEFL | 100 | 8499 |
| PAFA/Penn BFA | IELTS | 7 | - |
| Graduate | TOEFL | 80 | 8499 |
| Graduate | IELTS | 6.5 | - |
Duolingo English Test
In lieu of TOEFL/IELTS, PAFA will also accept the Duolingo English Test.
| Degree Program | Minimum Score | Test Code |
|---|---|---|
| BFA | 105 | - |
| PAFA/Penn BFA | 120 | - |
| Graduate | 105 | - |
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.
Picture Yourself at PAFA
The Admissions and Financial Aid staff at PAFA help you during all stages of the application and enrollment process.
Email: admissions@pafa.edu
Telephone: (215) 972-7625
Fax: (215) 569-0153
Financial Aid: finaid@pafa.edu