Widener University
Widener University is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, just 20 minutes from the center of America’s birthplace and 5th largest city – Philadelphia. Situated at the intersection of
some of America’s most culturally diverse and vibrant metropolitan areas, Widener is the
perfect spot for exploring the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
Widener at a Glance
Established 1821
Located in Chester, Pennsylvania,
in the Greater Philadelphia area
6,311 students
3,534 undergraduates
2,777 graduates
8 academic schools
40+ majors, 50+ minors
10+ dual majors
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Average class size 20 or less
#181 National rank in the United
States by U.S. News and World
Report, 2014
Widener Advantage
89% of graduates from the
Class of 2010 were employed
or in graduate school within
6 months of graduation.
1,300+ Widener alumni are
CEOs, presidents or vice
presidents of organizations.
$78,200 Widener graduates
average mid-career annual
salary according to a 2013
survey conducted by PayScale.
International Year One Widener University offers progression to year 2 after successful completion of the pathway programme. Widenerr Pre-Master’s Program offers pathway to five master’s programs, § Master of Business Administration (MBA) § Master of Science, Business Process Innovation (MSBPI) § Master of Science, Taxation and Financial Planning (MSTFP) § Master of Engineering (MEng), with focus on: Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering Management § Master of Science, Hospitality and Tourism (MSHT) TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0 (no minimum bands), or Password Test 6.0 (knowledge), 5.5 (writing). GPA 2.7 (business, hospitality), 2.8 (engineering).2 Semesters - TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0 (no minimum bands), 3 Semesters TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5 (all bands), or Password Test 5.5 (knowledge), 5.5 (writing). GPA 2.75 4 Semesters TOEFL iBT 45, IELTS 4.5 (all bands), or Password Test 4.5 (knowledge), 4.5 (writing). GPA 2.75 Cost and Dates Premasters 1 Semester TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0 (no minimum bands), or Password Test 6.0 (knowledge), 5.5 (writing). 2 Semesters TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5 (all bands), or Password Test 5.5 (knowledge), 5.5 (writing). SPRING: JANUARY SUMMER: MAY FALL: AUGUST International First Year (IFY) EAP 4 semester program Spring $5,700 Summer $5,700 Fall $5,985 3 Semesters Spring $7,200 Summer $7,200 Fall $7,985 Premasters 2 Semesters Spring $5,700 Summer $5,700 Fall $5,985 Premasters 1 Semester Undergraduate Pathways
UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS
International Year One provides
undergraduates with four pathways to the
second year of their chosen bachelor’s
degree program:
Business
§ Accounting
§ Business Informatics
§ Economics
§ Finance
§ International Business
§ Management
Engineering and Sciences
§ Biomedical Engineering
§ Chemical Engineering
§ Civil Engineering
§ Electrical Engineering
§ Mechanical Engineering
§ Biology
§ Chemistry
§ Computer Information Systems
§ Environmental Science
§ Mathematics
§ Physics
Hospitality
Areas of interest include:
§ Events Management
§ Gaming Operations
§ Hotel and Resort Management
§ Managed Services
§ Private Club Management
§ Restaurant Management
§ Tourism and Leisure ServicesGraduate Pathways
including:
Widener University offers progression to year 2 after successful completion of the pathway programme.
The pathway teaches English language, GMAT/GRE preparation, graduate research and study skills, as well as
two academic electives that prepare the students with a solid background before they start the rigorous curriculum in
graduate school.Entry Requirements
or Password Test 6.0 (knowledge), 5.5 (writing). GPA 2.75*
GPA 2.7 (business, hospitality), 2.8 (engineering).
GPA 2.7 (business, hospitality), 2.8 (engineering)..Dates and Prices
Spring $7,700 Summer $7,700 Fall $8,085
*Charged upon arrival. Price estimated based on 2014–2015 price and is subject to change.