International Applicant Info
Submitting English Proficiency Test Scores Additional Costs for International Students? Visas for Online International Students?
Submitting International Transcripts / Credential Evaluations
Please see PSOM Master's and Certificate Transcripts.
- Scroll to down to the "International Instutions" Section.
English Language Proficiency Test Score Submission
(This section does not apply to MSTR applicants.) MRA/ Regulatory Affairs Certificate applicants whose native language is not English are required to take an English proficiency exam (either the TOEFL or the IELTS); this requirement is waived for applicants who have or will have obtained a degree from a US or other English-instructed institution. There are no minimum score requirements. In order for your application to be considered complete, official TOEFL or IELTS score reports must be received by the ITMAT Ed office.
We do not accept Duolingo test scores.
How to submit:
(Details on this process are still pending as of 01/22/2026. Please check back.)
Are there any Additional Costs for International Students?
There are no additional costs from the University of Pennsylvania for international students.
Applicable ONLY to Students Residing in India - Update on the India OIDAR (Online Information Database Access and Retrieval) Tax: Effective October 1, 2023, Penn is required to assess and collect India’s 18% OIDAR tax on transactions where Penn has provided goods or services through the medium of the internet, which are consumed by an individual (not a business) within India. The locality of the consumer is deemed by learning from address, billing address, or other means. Payments to Indian businesses are generally excluded. Online learning experiences for purchase qualify for this tax. Central offices encourage collection of OIDAR tax for Penn online offerings as soon as possible.
Degree Information for Online International Students
The Master of Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Certificate degree programs are offered by the University of Pennsylvania, an institution of higher education authorized to confer degrees and certificates conferring academic credit under applicable laws of the United States. Students who are interested in participating in the program from countries other than the United States are advised that each jurisdiction may have its own laws and regulations governing online educational programs, and some jurisdictions may not recognize course credit or an online degree awarded by the University as satisfying local requirements for professional licensure, employment qualification, or other purposes. Before enrolling in this program, prospective students should investigate their jurisdiction’s treatment of foreign online programs to ensure that participation in this program will meet their objectives.
Visa Information for Online International Students
The Master of Regulatory Affairs and the Regulatory Affairs Certificate are both STEM OPT extension eligible programs for holders of F-1 visas.
If you have additional questions about the format of the program or its ability to fit your schedule, access, etc. please contact program staff.