All of Simon Business School's full-time programmes are STEM-designated, which is why so many international students pick it. Simon is the University of Rochester's business school, based in Schlegel Hall on the River Campus. Teaching leans heavily on economics and data. The MBA is small, and the specialised master's degrees in analytics, finance and marketing are much larger.
Rochester, New York, United States
Official website: simon.rochester.edu
University of Rochester
AACSB
Schlegel Hall, River Campus
STEM-designated full-time MBA and master's
$55,000 – $68,000
International students, graduate programmes
$17,000 – $21,000
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 simon.rochester.edu before you apply.
Full-Time MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 100
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 100
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 100
MS Marketing Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 100
MS Accountancy
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 100
STEM designation across all full-time programmes.
An economics-heavy, analytical approach.
A small MBA class.
Graduates join consulting, finance and tech firms in New York and across the US.
Analytics graduates move into data science and marketing analytics roles.
STEM designation allows up to three years of OPT work.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Main intake
The River Campus sits on a bend of the Genesee River, with a large quad and Rush Rhees Library at its centre. Graduate students often rent in the nearby 19th Ward or Park Avenue area.
Rochester has heavy lake-effect snow, low rents and a good food scene. Toronto and Niagara Falls are a few hours' drive.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Rochester
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
Simon uses rounds from October to spring. International applicants should aim for the first or second round to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Full-time programmes start in August. Check each programme page in case extra start dates are offered.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from the University of Rochester first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Business analytics, finance, marketing analytics and the MBA are popular. You need a bachelor's degree, GMAT or GRE (some programmes offer waivers) and TOEFL around 100.
Yes. Simon gives merit scholarships to many MBA and master's students, including international applicants. All applicants are considered automatically.
