Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Delaware. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 40 | $17,235 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 37 | $17,235 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 36 | $17,235 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 23 | $17,235 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 21 | $17,235 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 21 | $17,235 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 18 | $18,384 | See → |
| Business & management | 17 | $24,950 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 17 | $17,235 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 13 | $17,235 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 13 | $17,235 | See → |
| Social sciences | 12 | $17,235 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $17,235 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $17,235 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 4 | $17,235 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 4 | $17,235 | See → |
Costs and entry
8 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Delaware
The job market for the University of Delaware's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Delaware cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $17,235 a year; half of the University of Delaware's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $17,235 and $18,384. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $24,950, education & teaching $17,235.
How is the University of Delaware ranked?
The University of Delaware is ranked #553 by QS (2026), #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Chemical (#101) and Hospitality & Leisure Management (#101).
What IELTS score does the University of Delaware need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (45 of the 53 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Delaware offer?
272 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are education & teaching (40), life sciences & biotechnology (37) and public health & allied health (36).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Delaware'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.