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The University of Delaware (UD) is a state-assisted, privately governed research university whose main campus is in Newark, Delaware, with further locations in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown and Lewes. It traces its roots to a private academy founded in 1743 and took its current name in 1921. UD describes itself as a state-funded, public university.

Students choose from about 150 undergraduate majors and 100 minors, or from more than 250 graduate and post-baccalaureate programmes, as well as online programmes. The university has more than 100 study abroad programmes and an Honors College.

International students can apply for direct freshman admission through the Common Application, or for conditional admission through the Academic Transitions programme at UD's English Language Institute (ELI), which does not require a TOEFL or IELTS score and leads to full-time undergraduate study. International freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships of $10,000 to $15,000 per year, but need-based aid is not available to them. Housing is guaranteed for first-time freshmen admitted in the 2026-27 academic year, in more than 40 residential buildings.

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210 South College Avenue, Newark, DE, The United States, 19716

About 150 undergraduate majors and 100 minors, plus associate degree programmes and online programmes. Colleges include the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering, the College of Arts & Sciences (including the School of Music) and the School of Nursing; there is also an Honors College and a World Scholars programme. More than 100 study abroad programmes are available.

More than 250 graduate and post-baccalaureate programmes, preparing students for careers in academia, government, industry and clinical practice. The Division of Professional and Continuing Studies adds certificate programmes and online degrees.

International freshman applicants choose between:

• Direct admission: Common Application and $75 application fee
• Conditional admission through Academic Transitions at the English Language Institute: UD Online Application and $75 fee; open to all majors except nursing

All applicants send official transcripts or exam results for secondary and post-secondary studies, and direct-admission applicants submit English test scores. Previous international university studies require an evaluation by IERF (WES evaluations are no longer accepted). Decisions are released on a rolling basis. Business and engineering applicants are expected to have pre-calculus-level mathematics.

Minimum scores for direct admission (Academic Transitions pathway range in brackets):

• TOEFL iBT: 79 for tests before 21 January 2026 (65-78); 4 for tests from that date (3-3.5)
• IELTS: 6.5 (5.5-6.0)
• Duolingo English Test: 110+ (95-109)
• PTE Academic: 53
• Cambridge B2 First: 171

English can also be shown with SAT Reading and Writing 550, ACT English 24, or IB English Language and Literature 6. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee direct admission.

International undergraduates, Newark campus, 2026-27 academic year: full-time tuition $42,470; mandatory fees including the international student service fee $2,930; orientation fee (first year) $260; medical insurance $3,888; standard housing $9,286; standard food $7,328. Billable total $66,162; estimated total cost of attendance $70,412 including books and personal costs. Business, engineering, music, honors and nursing students pay an additional differential charge.

International freshmen are automatically considered for all scholarships, with no separate application. Scholarships for international students range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year, subject to availability, and international students can also compete for the Distinguished Scholars awards, which can cover tuition and room and board for four years with a 3.0 GPA. As a state-funded public university, UD cannot offer need-based aid to international students.

UD has more than 40 residential buildings, plus theme housing and living-learning communities. Housing is guaranteed for first-time freshmen admitted in the 2026-27 academic year. Applications, assignments and forms are managed in the My Housing Portal.

https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/international-admissions/