Syracuse University – International Year One Program
Syracuse University National Rankings
#73 Best National Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
#121 Arizona State University
#144 Oregon State university
#179 Louisiana State University
Why choose Syracuse University
R1 Top-Tier Research Institution
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
Top Tier Academics
Vibrant Campus Life
Global Perspective
Strong study abroad programs and international partnerships
Top Rank Departments
#1 Best Public Relations and Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools , 2024 College Factual
#4Information Technology Management, 2024 U.S. News & World Report
# 5 Information Systems
2024 U.S. News & World Report
#6 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools , 2024 College Factual
Syracuse University offers over 600 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs within 12 Schools.
These programs include more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs.
Find a Program – Syracuse University
- Martin J. Whitman School of Management
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
- Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Education
- College of Law
- School of Architecture
- iSchool
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
Campus Highlights
JMA Wireless Dome on campus
America’s most famous and largest domed stadium on a college campus in the United States Capacity: 42,774 (football, lacrosse); 30,286 (basketball)
Multiple Libraries
Including Bird Library, Carnegie Library, College of Law Library, Kind + King Architecture Library, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, which has over 4 million books, journals, and other items
Sports andRecreation
The Barnes Centre at The Arch hosts a variety of intramural sports and tournaments for students, faculty and staff to get involved in and stay active. 400+ intramural sports teams
NewYork City
New York State is a beautiful, friendly
and very affordable place to live
• Outdoor Attractions:
• Vibrant culture scene
• Year-round festivals
• Diverse range of food
• Economic and educational hub
• Variety of entertainment and attractions
Sports Scene
• Affordable cost of living
Syracuse Airport has 8 airlines operating
29 direct flights to the United States,
including New York Kennedy, Chicago,
Detroit, Washington and other cities
• Opportunities to explore USA
• Syracuse University is just 10 minutes
from the airport
Study
Terms 1 & 2 – at Manhattan
Term 3 – at Syracuse
Alumni
US President
Former professional
basketball player
American singer, songwriter
and pianist
Former professional
basketball player
American actress
American journalist and
media personality
Oxford International, in partnership with Interlearn, offers the International Year One Program.
Progression to Syracuse degrees
The International Year One is comprised of 9 subject areas, leading to 121 undergraduate degrees within Syracuse. Below are some spotlight degrees from each subject area
| Art & Design (43) | Business (18) | Computing (3) | Education (3) | Engineering (8) | Law (3) | Media (5) | Science (21) | Social Sciences (14) |
| Acting | Accounting | Computer Science | Inclusive Childhood Education | Aerospace | Law, Society and Policy | Advertising | Biotechnology | Anthropology |
| Photography | Applied Data Analytics | Information Management and Technology | Music Education | Biomedical | Policy Studies | Journalism | Biology | Citizenship and Civic Engagement |
| Fashion Design | Business Analytics | Innovation, Society, and Technology | Selected Studies in Education | Chemical | Political Science | Public Relations | Chemistry | Citizenship and Civic Engagement |
| Film | Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises | Civil | Television, Radio and Film | Earth Sciences | Geography | |||
| Industrial and Interaction Design | Mathematics | Computer | Visual Communications | Environment , Sustainability and Policy | Nutrition | |||
| Music Industry | Marketing Management | Electrical | Environmental Geoscience | Nutrition Science | ||||
| Philosophy | Environmental | Forensic Science | Psychology | |||||
| Design | Real Estate | Mechanical | Health and Exercise Science | Public Health | ||||
| Sound Recording | Retail Management | Neuroscience | Social Work | |||||
| Theatre Design and Technology | Supply Chain Management | Physics | Sociology |
International Year 1 Example Curriculum
Program Benefits
- Cost Advantage
- First year tuition in IY1 considerably less than Syracuse Direct
- Flexibility to transfer to other US institutions
- After IY1 ability to transfer to Mercy University and
- University of Wisconsin
- Hybrid Learning Model
- Flexible online classes paired with engaging in person sessions for a dynamic educational experience
- Syracuse Student Status
- Full access to university resources and support services
Tuition 2025 Program
- Pre-Sessional English – 20 weeks Tuition Fee (USD) $10,000
- Pre-Sessional English – 12 weeks $6,000
- Pre-Sessional English – 6 weeks $3,000
- International Year One $47,200
Cost savings on your first year tuition with the International Year One. $16510
International Year One $47200
Syracuse University (Year 1) $63710
International Year One Scholarships
- OIEG Scholarships up to $5K market dependent upon Regional Manager request (excludes China)
- Progression Scholarships
- Students progressing onto Syracuse
- University receive the following merit awards for each subsequent year of enrolment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
- A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
- A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year Tuition
- A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year
Cost savings on your first year tuition with the International Year One. $16510
International Year One $47200
Syracuse University (Year 1) $63710
Financials: I-20 requirements
| Program/ length | Tuition (USD)* | Living expenses | Health Insurance ** | Total |
| International Year One + 20 Weeks Pre-Sessional English | $36,000 | $13,000 | $1,800 | $50,800 |
| International Year One + 12 Weeks Pre-Sessional English | $32,000 | $11,000 | $1,560 | $44,560 |
| International Year One + 6 Weeks Pre-Sessional English | $29,000 | $10,000 | $1,380 | $40,380 |
| International Year One (IY1): 6.0+ equivalent entry 32 weeks/ 2 terms | $26,000 | $8,000 | $1,135 | $35,135 |
Application Process
HOW TO APPLY
