Rankings
How every major ranking places Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 52 | $48,668 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 51 | $50,608 | See → |
| Social sciences | 49 | $48,668 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 48 | $48,668 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 45 | $48,668 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 40 | $48,668 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 35 | $48,668 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 32 | $48,668 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 29 | $48,668 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 25 | $48,668 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 22 | $48,668 | See → |
| Business & management | 20 | $48,668 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 14 | $48,668 | See → |
| Psychology | 14 | $48,668 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 10 | $48,668 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 5 | $48,668 | See → |
Costs and entry
6 courses mention scholarships. 44 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Pennsylvania State University
The job market for Pennsylvania State University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Pennsylvania State University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $48,668 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $50,608, humanities & languages $48,668.
How is Pennsylvania State University ranked?
Pennsylvania State University is ranked #82 by QS (2026), #108 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#10) and Sports-related Subjects (#14).
What IELTS score does Pennsylvania State University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (14 of the 22 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Pennsylvania State University offer?
491 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (52), engineering & technology (51) and social sciences (49).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Pennsylvania 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.