Pennsylvania State University

M.S. in Informatics, Human-Centered Design concentration (College of IST)

Deadline: Mar 1, 2027 (final; apply early, rolling) | Application fee: $65 (domestic) $85 (international)

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Program info

Length: 1-2 years
Total tuition: $101,216 / 2 year (Out-of-state) $56,424 / 2 year (In-state) (2026-27)
Location: University Park, PA
Class size: ?
Commitment: full-time
Founded in: ?
STEM: Yes

Admission requirements

GPA3.0

SOP1-3 page research statement + writing sample

ResumeRequired

Recommendation3 letters

TOEFL80, 19 speaking (old scale) / 4.5, 3.5 speaking (new scale)

IELTS6.5

GRERequired

GMATNot required

PortfolioRequired

Programming skillBasic competency in statistics, CS and IT

M.S. in Informatics, Human-Centered Design concentration (College of IST) at Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) takes 1-2 years, full-time. Total tuition is $101,216 / 2 year (Out-of-state) $56,424 / 2 year (In-state) (2026-27). Applicants need a GRE score, a portfolio and programming skills. International applicants need a TOEFL of 80, 19 speaking (old scale) / 4.5, 3.5 speaking (new scale). Application deadline: Mar 1, 2027 (final; apply early, rolling).

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