F A S T F A C T S
Location | Towson
Population | 57,617
Enrollment | 19,527
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 8/26-12/16
Spring | 01/27-05/20
Location | Towson
Population | 57,617
Enrollment | 19,527
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 8/26-12/16
Spring | 01/27-05/20
#1 Public University in Maryland, "The Wall Street Journal"
49% of TU students who identify as minorities
5-Star U.S. Best of the Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Schools, “Campus Pride”
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Waitlist |
| Campus Availability & Deadlines | ||
| 2026-2027 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Open |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- When will I register? With seniors
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Nursing, Occupational Therapy.Limitations
Upper level Art and Education classes, Dance, Deaf Studies, TheaterNotable Academic Programs
- Business Administration
- Psychology
- Mass Communication
- Accounting
- Biology/Life Science
Options
Honors Access: Yes
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Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
- First-Year Students can be accepted as long as they have completed at least 30 academic credits prior to start of exchange at Towson University.
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper or 70.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
- Not available
- Will accept on Home Pay
- Will accept Home Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Home Payment: 15 ($40.00 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSE Program Fee | $100.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Housing Deposit | $350.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $222.00 | Semester | Home | Optional |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance; for international student health insurance requirements and rates, visit https://www.towson.edu/healthcenter/international.html and https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $7822 (includes meals)
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1225
- Proximity to campus: 4
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
*A limited number of housing spaces are reserved for incoming exchange students each year. On-campus housing may not be guaranteed for direct placement students. *NSE students might be placed into apartment housing, which can cost up to $5,938 per semester. Student can complete the housing application online and indicate their preference. More information on housing is available here: https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/housing/campus/rates.html.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
A variety of meal plans are available for purchase by resident and off-campus students through Dining Services
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,700 per semester.
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
TU requires proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap); and Meningococcal (Meningitis) for students living on campus. All immunization documentation must be submitted upon enrollment.
Other Health Related Comments
All requirements are available on the Health Center webpage: https://www.towson.edu/healthcenter/