Suffolk University is a private university in downtown Boston, beside the State House and Boston Common. It is best known for business, law, finance, accounting, data analytics and government, with a city-centre campus and strong internship links. Choose it for a Boston degree surrounded by the city's employers.
Boston, United States
Official website: suffolk.edu
1906 in Boston
AACSB-accredited
Downtown Boston, beside Beacon Hill and Boston Common
$36,000 – $46,000
International students, before scholarships
$20,000 – $26,000
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 suffolk.edu before you apply.
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Accounting
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (Sawyer Business School)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BSBA Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Downtown campus beside the State House, courts and financial district.
Suffolk Law School — one of the largest law schools in the US.
Internships in Boston's government, finance and healthcare sectors.
Graduates join State Street, Fidelity, PwC, Massachusetts state government and Boston's hospitals.
STEM-designated analytics and finance graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Accounting graduates move into Big Four and regional firms.
Undergrad
1 Mar 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a cluster of buildings around Beacon Hill and Government Center, with residence halls a few blocks away and several subway lines nearby.
Boston is a major student city with a large finance, healthcare and technology job market. Rent is among the highest in the US.
Form I-20 issued by Suffolk
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
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Action closes 15 November 2026 and Regular Decision 1 March 2027. Graduate programmes review applications on a rolling basis, and international applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall.
Undergraduates can start in fall or spring. Business analytics, finance, accounting and the MBA admit for both terms.
You need an F-1 student visa. Suffolk issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Business analytics, finance, accounting, the MBA and finance at bachelor's level are popular. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Suffolk offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates and partial awards for some graduate programmes. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
