Rankings
How every major ranking places Drexel University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 50 | $33,099 | See → |
| Business & management | 28 | $39,872 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 23 | $38,124 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 22 | $31,010 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 22 | $38,124 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 16 | $37,800 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 15 | $47,609 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 14 | $37,800 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 9 | $38,505 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | $36,187 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $40,491 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $33,975 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $33,986 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $40,491 | See → |
| Social sciences | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 17 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Drexel University
The job market for Drexel University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Drexel University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $37,800 a year; half of Drexel University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $29,904 and $40,491. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $47,609, education & teaching $31,010.
How is Drexel University ranked?
Drexel University is ranked #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#51) and Materials Science (#201–250).
What IELTS score does Drexel University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (7 of the 17 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Drexel University offer?
229 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (50), business & management (28) and medicine & clinical health (23).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Drexel University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.