Rankings
How every major ranking places Stony Brook University. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 40 | $27,792 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 23 | $27,792 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 21 | $27,792 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 20 | $27,792 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 17 | $27,792 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 14 | $27,792 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 14 | $27,792 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 13 | $27,792 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 11 | $27,792 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 10 | $27,792 | See → |
| Social sciences | 10 | $27,792 | See → |
| Business & management | 6 | $27,792 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $27,792 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $27,792 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $27,792 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 20 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Stony Brook University
The job market for Stony Brook University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Stony Brook University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $27,792 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $27,792, public health & allied health $27,792.
How is Stony Brook University ranked?
Stony Brook University is ranked #452 by QS (2026), #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world.
What IELTS score does Stony Brook University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (24 of the 46 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Stony Brook University offer?
209 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (40), natural sciences (23) and education & teaching (21).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Stony Brook University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025.