Prospective International Students
Welcome to the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering (PCE)!
We're delighted that you're considering pursuing an Engineering or Occupational Safety & Health Management degree at Grand Valley State University! With campuses in Grand Rapids and Allendale, Michigan, the Padnos College of Engineering offers international students a unique blend of high-quality, practical education, modest tuition, reasonable cost of living, a highly supportive educational environment, and real-world experiential industry-based education that help them to thrive at GVSU and graduate prepared to enter the workforce or pursue a graduate education.
All international students are eligible to receive in-state tuition via the in-state tuition scholarship.
If you have applied or are considering applying to PCE as an international student, this website can help answer your questions.
Why should you choose GVSU's Padnos College of Engineering ?
- The Padnos College of Engineering is an excellent choice to prepare you for your career. One of the reasons is that all Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) students gain valuable work experience through paid industry internships or co-op experiences. This combined with the fact that project-based learning starts in your first year, shows our commitment to real-world learning.
- At GVSU, we also pride ourselves on being a big school with a small school feel. We offer small class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities to work closely with faculty, even at the undergraduate level. Our faculty members are not only actively teaching the classroom but also are involved in many of our student groups and real-world learning opportunities, allowing you to benefit from their expertise throughout your time at GVSU.
- PCE students have 24/7 access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a wide variety of project spaces, laboratories, and equipment. Our students also have support from GVSU's Padnos International Center, which provides advocacy, support, community, and resources to ensure the success of international students.
- PCE graduates are in high demand and the most recent data (Class of 2025) shows a 96% rate of either employment or graduate school within six months of graduation graduation. Many of our grads receive job offers as a result of their internship or co-op experiences.
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PCE Undergraduate Programs
Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs
Computer Engineering (B.S.E.)
Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.)
Integrated Engineering Programs
Occupational Safety & Health Management (B.S.)
Biomedical Engineering (B.S.E.)
Interdisciplinary Engineering (B.S.E.)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Programs
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.E.)
Product Design & Manufacturing Engineering (B.S.E.)
PCE Graduate Program
Engineering (M.S.E.)
Emphasis Areas:
Biomedical EngineeringElectrical & Computer Engineering Manufacturing Operations Engineering Mechanical Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering