International Undergraduate Admissions

We are pleased that Youngstown State University is among your academic choices and look forward to receiving your application in the near future. YSU provides open access to a high-quality and affordable education, offering a broad range of associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees and certificate nationally recognized and accredited programs (link to list of majors’ page). Moreover, YSU currently has the lowest tuition among Ohio's comprehensive public universities.

You should apply well in advance of the semester you intend to study to allow enough time to obtain the required visa from your local U.S. consulate and to complete all the necessary paperwork for obtaining a visa.

Application Deadlines and Dates

English Proficiency Requirements

Financial Requirements

Dear International Student:

Welcome to Youngstown State University! Congratulations on your decision to pursue higher education in the United States. Living and learning in an environment unlike your own will greatly enrich your life. Thank you for sharing your culture with Youngstown because it will help to develop the international culture within the Mahoning Valley as well.

Admitted International Students/Pre-Arrival Information

Congratulations on your admission to Youngstown State University (YSU)! Below you will find information that will assist you as you prepare for your arrival in Youngstown to begin your academic life at YSU. Everyone at the International Programs Office (IPO) is looking forward to welcoming you to campus.

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