Rankings
How every major ranking places Michigan State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 41 | $21,777 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 39 | $32,666 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 24 | $32,666 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 22 | $32,666 | See → |
| Social sciences | 21 | $32,666 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 20 | $32,666 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 17 | $32,666 | See → |
| Business & management | 17 | $32,666 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 17 | $32,666 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 17 | $32,666 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 15 | $32,666 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 10 | $32,666 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 10 | $48,962 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $32,666 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $32,666 | See → |
Costs and entry
24 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Michigan State University
The job market for Michigan State University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Michigan State University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $32,666 a year; half of Michigan State University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,777 and $32,666. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $48,962, life sciences & biotechnology $21,777.
How is Michigan State University ranked?
Michigan State University is ranked #161 by QS (2026), #105 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#11) and Communication & Media Studies (#16).
What IELTS score does Michigan State University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (2 of the 3 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Michigan State University offer?
284 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (41), education & teaching (39) and natural sciences (24).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Michigan State University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.