Rankings
How every major ranking places Rutgers University New Brunswick. 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 | 25 | $38,544 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 21 | $38,544 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 21 | $38,544 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 16 | $38,544 | See → |
| Social sciences | 10 | $38,544 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 8 | $38,544 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $38,544 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $38,544 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $38,544 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $38,544 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $38,544 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $38,544 | See → |
| Business & management | 3 | $38,544 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $38,544 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $38,544 | See → |
Costs and entry
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Jobs after studying at Rutgers University New Brunswick
The job market for Rutgers University New Brunswick's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Rutgers University New Brunswick cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,544 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $38,544, life sciences & biotechnology $38,544.
How is Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked?
Rutgers University New Brunswick is ranked #328 by QS (2026), #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Philosophy (#3) and Library & Information Management (#17).
What IELTS score does Rutgers University New Brunswick need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (7 of the 7 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Rutgers University New Brunswick offer?
138 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (25), humanities & languages (21) and natural sciences (21).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Rutgers University New Brunswick'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.