Queens College is a senior college of the City University of New York, on a leafy 80-acre campus in Flushing, Queens, with views of the Manhattan skyline. It's known for computer science, accounting, economics, music (the Aaron Copland School of Music), psychology and education. Tuition is low for New York City.
Flushing, New York, United States
Official website: qc.cuny.edu
Senior college of the City University of New York
1937 in Flushing
Aaron Copland School of Music
$18,000 – $24,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and graduate rates
$20,000 – $25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on qc.cuny.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Accounting
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Low CUNY tuition in New York City.
The Aaron Copland School of Music.
A green campus in one of the world's most diverse boroughs.
Graduates join New York's finance, accounting and tech firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Accounting graduates often join the Big Four.
Undergrad
1 Feb 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The campus in Flushing has lawns, a library and a student union, with buses to the subway.
Queens is diverse and a bit cheaper than Manhattan, with great food from around the world.
Form I-20 issued by Queens College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Apply through CUNY by 1 February for fall undergraduate entry. Graduate deadlines vary, usually in spring for fall.
Most programmes start in fall and spring.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Queens College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, accounting and economics are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
CUNY has limited scholarships for international students, but tuition is already low. Ask the international office.
