Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Iowa. 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 | 22 | $33,537 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 20 | $35,726 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $33,295 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $33,295 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $33,537 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $33,295 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $33,295 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $33,537 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $33,295 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | $33,830 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $35,726 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $33,295 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $33,416 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $33,537 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $33,295 | See → |
Costs and entry
65 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Iowa
The job market for the University of Iowa'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 Iowa cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $33,537 a year; half of the University of Iowa's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $33,295 and $33,537. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $35,726, public health & allied health $33,295.
How is the University of Iowa ranked?
The University of Iowa is ranked #530 by QS (2026), #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Dentistry (#38) and Anatomy & Physiology (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Iowa need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (6 of the 11 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Iowa offer?
101 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (22), education & teaching (20) and public health & allied health (13).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Iowa'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.