Syracuse University
Home to the renowned S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse combines internationally-focused merit scholarships up to full tuition with strong pipelines into media, business, and engineering careers.
#731-740
QS World Rank Band 2027
~$61,310/yr
Undergraduate Tuition 2025-26
Up to $25,000/yr
International Merit Scholarship
Joe Biden
Notable Alum (Law '68)
Why Syracuse
Why Indian students choose Syracuse
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
One of the most prestigious journalism and media schools in the US, feeding directly into national broadcast careers.
Whitman School of Management
A well-regarded business school alongside the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Notable Alumni
Vice President Joe Biden (Law '68) and numerous major broadcast journalists trace their careers back to Syracuse.
Large International Community
One of the more internationally-focused private research universities, with dedicated international scholarship programs.
STEM OPT Extension
Computer science, engineering, and data analytics programs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Merit Scholarships up to Full Tuition
International Student Merit Scholarships reach $25,000/year, alongside the top-tier full-tuition '1870 Scholarship'.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
MS Computer Science
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Whitman Full-Time MBA
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
BS/BA Broadcast and Digital Journalism
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
BS Computer Science
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman Full-Time MBA | $55,000+ total | 21 months |
| MS Computer Science | $61,310 | 1.5-2 years |
| General Graduate Programs | Comparable per-credit structure | 1.5-2 years |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum GPA varies by program)
TOEFL 90+ / IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent English proficiency score
SAT/ACT for undergraduate, GRE/GMAT for select graduate programs
Statement of Purpose and letters of recommendation
Proof of funds (I-20 / financial affidavit) for your F-1 visa application
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
International Student Merit Scholarship
Up to $25,000/year
Founders' / Chancellor's / Dean's Scholarships
Partial tuition (merit tiers)
1870 Scholarship
Full tuition (top merit tier)
Ready to Begin?
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