Rankings
How every major ranking places New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 47 | $43,668 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 44 | $46,728 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 40 | $42,534 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 33 | $48,474 | See → |
| Business & management | 30 | $57,328 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 22 | $43,668 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 22 | $43,668 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 19 | $43,668 | See → |
| Social sciences | 15 | $42,888 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 12 | $46,094 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 11 | $43,668 | See → |
| Psychology | 10 | $37,808 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 7 | $43,668 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $43,668 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $39,390 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 3 | $57,328 | See → |
Costs and entry
8 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at New York University
The job market for New York University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at New York University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $43,668 a year; half of New York University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $39,390 and $57,328. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $57,328, psychology $37,808.
How is New York University ranked?
New York University is ranked #55 by QS (2026), #31 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #28 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Philosophy (#1) and Performing Arts (#7).
What IELTS score does New York University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (26 of the 42 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does New York University offer?
328 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (47), public health & allied health (44) and education & teaching (40).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from New York 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.