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A quarter of our 6,000 graduate students come from countries outside of the United States. They’re drawn by the University’s reputation, broad selection of programs and the benefits of a global alumni network.

We invite you to come and build your knowledge, networks and prospects within our accomplished and welcoming community.

An experienced, multilingual team in the Center for International Services supports international students at our University. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources, which include assistance with visa documentation, specialized orientation programs, English conversation groups and immigration compliance support.

Career-Focused Graduate Education

As an international graduate student at Syracuse University, you’ll gain access to global opportunities designed to strengthen your career path and expand your professional prospects. Through industry-connected programs, real-world experience and a strong alumni network, you’ll build the skills and credentials needed to compete in today’s global job market. Explore our graduate programs and take the next step toward meaningful career outcomes.

Stats and Facts

90 %

of international graduate students are employed or in graduate school within six months
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Top-Tier Research Institution (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education)
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6K +

Graduate Enrollment
40 +

Active Regional Alumni Clubs

Featured Employers

Our graduates land jobs across every discipline with top employers worldwide.

  • Amazon
  • Deloitte
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Google
  • IBM
  • JPMorganChase
  • Microsoft
  • PepsiCo
  • PwC
  • The Walt Disney Company

Resources for International Students

International Student Requirements

We’re glad you’re considering Syracuse University! Read about the necessary requirements that an international graduate applicant must complete in order to be considered for admission.

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Equivalence of a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree

As an applicant to one of our graduate programs, you must provide official documentation of completion of a bachelor’s degree (or an international equivalent). Some programs require a master’s degree and this must be officially documented before enrollment as well.

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Funding Requirements

The U.S. government requires international students to demonstrate sufficient funding for at least the first year of graduate study. Once you’ve done this, we can issue the visa eligibility document that you’ll need to have your student visa authorized.

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