Rankings
How every major ranking places Princeton 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 | 15 | $65,210 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 11 | $65,210 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 11 | $65,210 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 7 | $65,210 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $65,210 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $65,210 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $65,210 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $65,210 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $65,210 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $65,210 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $65,210 | See → |
Costs and entry
65 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Princeton University
The job market for Princeton University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Princeton University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $65,210 a year. Most courses last 5 years. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $65,210, humanities & languages $65,210.
How is Princeton University ranked?
Princeton University is ranked #25 by QS (2026), #3 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #7 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Politics & International Relations Studies (#3) and Economics & Econometrics (#5).
What IELTS score does Princeton University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (2 of the 2 that list it) ask for IELTS 8 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Princeton University offer?
66 postgraduate courses across 11 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (15), engineering & technology (11) and natural sciences (11).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Princeton 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.