SUNY Oswego's campus runs along the shore of Lake Ontario, and the sunsets over the water are part of everyday life here. Founded in 1861, it's a public college of around 7,000 students. It's known for broadcasting and communication, meteorology, business and computer science. Syracuse is about 40 miles south.
Oswego, New York, United States
Official website: ww1.oswego.edu
1861
Public college in the SUNY system
On the Lake Ontario shore
Around 7,000 students
$18,000 – $26,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$14,000 – $17,000
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 ww1.oswego.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Meteorology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BA Broadcasting and Mass Communication
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Meteorology students track lake-effect snowstorms that form right over campus.
Broadcasting with student-run radio and television stations.
A campus on the Lake Ontario shoreline.
Communication graduates work in broadcasting, media production and public relations.
Business and computing graduates join firms in Syracuse, Rochester and New York City.
STEM graduates can extend OPT for up to three years.
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Most students live on campus, and the lakeside residence halls look straight out over the water. Winters bring heavy lake-effect snow, so good boots matter.
Oswego is a small port city on the Oswego River. Syracuse, about 40 miles south, has the airport and more jobs, and Centro buses connect it with campus.
Form I-20 issued by SUNY Oswego
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
Oswego reviews international applications on a rolling basis. Apply by about May for fall and November for spring so there is time for the I-20 and the visa appointment.
Students start in fall (late August) or spring (January). Meteorology and engineering usually begin in fall.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from SUNY Oswego after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Broadcasting, meteorology, computer science, engineering and the MBA attract many international students. Undergraduates need secondary school results and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70. The MBA needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Oswego awards merit scholarships to international students at admission, based on academic results. Check the international admissions page for current amounts.
