Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Missouri, Columbia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 57 | $18,907 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 35 | $26,267 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 23 | $25,551 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 18 | $25,551 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 18 | $25,909 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 16 | $26,267 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $28,616 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 13 | $25,551 | See → |
| Business & management | 12 | $25,551 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 12 | $27,085 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $27,085 | See → |
| Psychology | 10 | $25,551 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | $21,678 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $25,551 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $27,085 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 2 | $27,085 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 103 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Missouri, Columbia
The job market for the University of Missouri, Columbia'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 Missouri, Columbia cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,267 a year; half of the University of Missouri, Columbia's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $25,551 and $27,085. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $28,616, public health & allied health $18,907.
How is the University of Missouri, Columbia ranked?
The University of Missouri, Columbia is ranked #697 by QS (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Communication & Media Studies (#48) and Veterinary Science (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Missouri, Columbia need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (25 of the 42 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Missouri, Columbia offer?
250 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (57), education & teaching (35) and arts, design & creative studies (23).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Missouri, Columbia's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.