Rankings
How every major ranking places North Carolina 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 | 22 | $32,474 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 21 | $32,474 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 19 | $32,474 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 14 | $32,474 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 11 | $32,474 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $32,474 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 8 | $32,474 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 7 | $32,474 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $32,474 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $32,474 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $32,474 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $32,474 | See → |
| Business & management | 2 | $32,474 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $32,474 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $32,474 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $32,474 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at North Carolina State University
The job market for North Carolina State University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at North Carolina State University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $32,474 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $32,474, life sciences & biotechnology $32,474.
How is North Carolina State University ranked?
North Carolina State University is ranked #272 by QS (2026), #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#20) and Agriculture & Forestry (#31).
What IELTS score does North Carolina State University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (7 of the 11 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does North Carolina State University offer?
134 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (22), engineering & technology (21) and environment, sustainability & agriculture (19).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from North Carolina 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.