Admission Criteria
International Gateway Program
To be admitted to the International Gateway program, students must meet University admission requirements, the program-specific requirements for their desired major, and the English language proficiency requirements.
If you are ready to apply review the information below, and the steps on the Application Instructions page.
Admission Criteria
Applicants must select an undergraduate major they wish to enter into after Gateway. Applicants may also select a second-choice major in case they do not meet the qualifications for their first choice. Eligible majors are listed below. Students must meet all of the program-specific requirements, in addition to general University criteria.
English language proficiency eligibility is determined by the scores of internationally recognized standardized tests. Below are some examples of accepted score ranges:
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Fall Entry |
Winter Entry |
| TOEFL |
53-78+ |
62+ |
| IELTS |
5.0-6.0+ |
5.5+ |
| PTE |
41-53+ |
44+ |
Doulingo
|
80+
|
90+ |
Students with higher scores should apply to Drexel University for direct Undergraduate Admission.
Students with lower scores are welcome to apply for Drexel's Intensive English program. Students with other scores (SAT, ACT, Trinity ISE, MET, etc.) should email the Gateway program to determine if their scores are acceptable.
Eligible Majors
Students who successfully complete the Gateway program transfer into a full-time, matriculated undergraduate program at Drexel. All applicants are required to indicate a first choice of major from the list of majors below. A second choice major should also be selected.
Students should review the websites below for additional information about their intended major after Gateway:
A
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- Accounting
- Animation and Visual Effects
- Architectural Engineering
- Architectural Studies
- Art History
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B
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- Behavioral Economics, Business & Organizations
- Behavioral Health Counseling
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Analytics
- Business and Engineering
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C
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- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computing and Security Technology
- Construction Management
- Criminology and Justice Studies
- Culinary Arts and Science
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D
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- Dance
- Data Science
- Design and Merchandising
- Design of Learning Technologies
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E
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- Economics Analysis
- Economics
- Economics and Business
- Economics and Data Science
- Economics and Mathematics
- Economics and Public Health
- Education : Non-Certification
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- English
- Entertainment and Arts Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- Esport business
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F
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- Fashion Design
- Film and Television
- Finance
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G
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- Game Design and Production
- General Business
- General Studies
- Geoscience
- Global Studies
- Graphic Design
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H
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- Health Sciences
- Health Services Administration
- History
- Hospitality Management
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I
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- Information Systems
- Interactive Digital Media
- Interior Design
- International Business
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L
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|
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M
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- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
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N
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O
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- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Organizational Management
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P
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- Philosophy
- Philosophy - Ethical Theory & Practice
- Philosophy - Philosophy & Law
- Philosophy - Philosophy, Technology & Science
- Philosophy, Politics & Economics
- Photography
- Physics
- Political Science
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Public Health
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R
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- Real Estate Management and Development
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S
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- Screenwriting and Playwriting
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Sport Management
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T
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- Technology Innovation Management
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U
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- Undeclared - Business
- Undeclared - Computing and Information Sciences
- Undeclared - Design
- Undeclared - Design & Media
- Undeclared - Engineering
- Undeclared - General Humanities and Social Sciences
- Undeclared - Media
- Undeclared - Science
- User Experience & Interaction Design
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V
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- Virtual Reality and Immersive Media
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Program Costs
A majority of Gateway students complete the program in 9 months (3 quarters); however, some students may require 12 months (4 quarters) of enrollment to be successful. The costs below are estimates based on both the 9- and 12-month enrollment plans. For fees and expenses, click here.
Other Costs You Should Consider
There are other costs to consider during your enrollment in the Gateway program including books, a computer for personal use, transportation, health insurance, and miscellaneous personal costs.
No financial aid is available for the students in the Gateway program; however, students are billed per quarter, which means the annual amounts listed above are broken into quarterly payments throughout your enrollment.