Rankings
How every major ranking places Vanderbilt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 24 | $44,856 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 20 | $44,748 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 11 | $44,856 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 7 | $44,748 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $44,856 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $44,748 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $60,778 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $44,748 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $44,856 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 3 | $44,748 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $44,748 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $44,748 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $44,802 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $44,856 | See → |
Costs and entry
22 courses mention scholarships. 37 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Vanderbilt University
The job market for Vanderbilt University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Vanderbilt University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $44,856 a year; half of Vanderbilt University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $44,748 and $44,856. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $60,778, engineering & technology $44,748.
How is Vanderbilt University ranked?
Vanderbilt University is ranked #250 by QS (2026), #92 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #62 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Education (#27) and Anatomy & Physiology (#51).
What IELTS score does Vanderbilt University need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (2 of the 5 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Vanderbilt University offer?
95 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are education & teaching (24), engineering & technology (20) and public health & allied health (11).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Vanderbilt University'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.