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• LocationGreenville, The United States
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Furman University is a private liberal arts and sciences university in Greenville, South Carolina (United States), with nearly two centuries of history. It has about 2,500 students, a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 14.

Furman offers more than 75 areas of study in 27 academic departments, leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music degrees, as well as a small number of master's and Educational Specialist programmes. Students do not need to declare a major when applying, and a two-year advising programme (Pathways) helps them choose. Study away programmes cover six continents.

International students make up about 3.5% of the student body. They apply through the Common App or the Coalition App with no application fee, and must show a high level of English. Two international students receive the #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship, covering at least half of tuition. Furman is a residential campus where students live on campus for all four years, in residence halls and, for juniors and seniors, apartments.

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3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, The United States, 29613-6162

More than 75 areas of study leading to BA, BS or BMus degrees, including:

• Business and economics: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance-Economics
• Computing and data: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology
• Sciences and health: Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Health Sciences, Public Health, Sustainability Science
• Humanities and social sciences: Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Politics and International Affairs, Psychology
• Languages: French, German Studies, Spanish
• Arts: Music Performance, Music Education, Studio Art

There are also a dual-degree engineering programme and pre-health and pre-law programmes.

• Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership
• Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine (one year)
• Master of Arts in Advocacy and Social Policy
• Education: Master of Arts (Literacy, TESOL, School Leadership) and Educational Specialist
• Master of Science in Chemistry, as part of a five-year BS/MS programme

Admissions to the M.A. in Strategic Design are paused for the 2026-27 academic year.

• Common App or Coalition App (no application fee)
• School report in English
• Official transcripts for at least three full years of secondary school, in English; a NACES course-by-course evaluation may be requested
• Proof of English proficiency
• Furman Financial Information Form and CSS Profile (required of all international applicants)
• Optional: SAT/ACT and a recommended Vericant or InitialView interview

Application plans: Early Decision I and II (binding), Early Action and Regular Decision.

Minimum scores required:

• TOEFL iBT 100 (0-120 scale) or 5 (1-6 scale)
• IELTS 7.0
• Cambridge C1 Advanced 180
• Duolingo English Test 120
• IB Diploma Higher Level English grade 5 or better
• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550

Instruction in English at school, confirmed by the school, may also count, and citizens of listed English-speaking countries are exempt.

Estimated costs for the 2026-27 academic year:

• Tuition: US$62,878
• Student fees: US$410
• Housing (weighted average): US$10,440
• Unlimited meal plan: US$7,548

Total direct costs: US$81,276. Including books, transport and personal expenses, the total estimated annual cost is US$84,926.

The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship goes to two international students who show commitment to intercultural understanding; it covers at least 50% of tuition and is renewable with satisfactory progress. Applicants submit a separate scholarship application through their Furman status page (deadline 1 February). Furman also awards merit scholarships with no separate application, and other scholarships are open to international students.

Furman is a residential campus where students live on campus for all four years. There are 12 residence halls and 11 apartment buildings; first- and second-year students live in halls such as Blackwell Hall (built in 2024), while apartments with private bedrooms and kitchens are reserved for juniors and seniors. Housing costs include furniture, utilities, Wi-Fi, maintenance and security, and students do not pay for housing while studying away.

https://www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/apply/international-students/