Rankings
How every major ranking places Syracuse 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 | 25 | $37,548 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 20 | $37,548 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 17 | $37,548 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $37,548 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 13 | $37,548 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $37,548 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $37,548 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 12 | $37,548 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 11 | $37,548 | See → |
| Social sciences | 10 | $37,548 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $37,548 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $37,548 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $37,548 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $37,548 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $37,548 | See → |
Costs and entry
16 courses mention scholarships. 15 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Syracuse University
The job market for Syracuse University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Syracuse University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $37,548 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $37,548, humanities & languages $37,548.
How is Syracuse University ranked?
Syracuse University is ranked #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#14) and Social Policy & Administration (#15).
What IELTS score does Syracuse University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (9 of the 13 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Syracuse University offer?
163 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (25), arts, design & creative studies (20) and education & teaching (17).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Syracuse University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.