Drexel University
Drexel University is a private university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for co-operative education. Unithink works with three units: the International Gateway Program (an undergraduate pathway with English support, two to four quarters, up to 25 transferable credits), College of Engineering MS programmes (with an optional graduate co-op), and the Intensive English Program at the English Language Center.
- Fees₹35.9 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 75%
- StartsFall
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | USD 37,800 / year | about ₹35.9 lakh | Graduate MS, College of Engineering, international, 2026-27 tuition and fees for 3 quarters at 9 credits; total estimate with living ($20,502) and other costs ($10,756): $69,058 |
| UG | USD 65,798 / year | about ₹62.5 lakh | Undergraduate (direct entry), international, 2026-27 tuition and fees for 3 quarters; total estimate $88,396 |
| UG pathway | USD 28,757 – USD 49,598 / programme | about ₹27.3 lakh – ₹47.1 lakh | International Gateway Program tuition: $28,756.50 (2 quarters), $34,405.50 (3), $49,597.50 (4); totals with fees, insurance and room/board $43,371.50 to $79,161.50. Year not labelled; subject to change. |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- Gateway: official secondary school transcript; no minimum GPA listed. English for fall entry TOEFL 53-78, IELTS 5.0-6.0, PTE 41-53, Duolingo 80+ (higher scores go to direct admission, lower to the Intensive English Program). Progression needs a 2.5 or 2.75 cumulative GPA (by major) and 75% in ELC courses plus an ELC recommendation.
- IELTS
- Gateway: 5.0-6.0 (fall), 5.5+ (winter/spring)
- TOEFL
- Gateway: 53-78 (fall), 62+ (winter/spring)
- PTE
- Gateway: 41-53 (fall), 43+
- DUOLINGO
- Gateway: 80+ (fall), 90+ (winter/spring)
- Tests
- Gateway: SAT/ACT may be sent for review; not required.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- International Gateway Program (UG conditional admission pathway)UG pathway · 2 to 4 academic quarters · Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring
- MS Computer EngineeringPG
- MS Machine Learning EngineeringPG
- MS Engineering ManagementPG
- MS Electrical EngineeringPG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: Gateway via English Language Center; MS via Drexel graduate admissions
Application fee: Gateway: $65 one-time
- 15 January 2027 Spring 2027 (Gateway) · Confirm by 31 January
- 15 July 2027 Fall 2027 (Gateway) · Confirm by 31 July
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov). Drexel Engineering also offers an optional graduate co-op during the MS.
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