2026 Best International Education Schools

#1

Teachers College At Columbia University

New York, NY

Our analysis found Teachers College At Columbia University to be the best International Education school in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Teachers College At Columbia University

#2

Duke University

Durham, NC

Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Duke University landed the #2 spot. Based in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans. Get the full Duke University report

#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

The strong International Education programs at Loyola University Chicago earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,710. Loyola University Chicago International Education students take on a median of $23,521 in debt. Read the full report on Loyola University Chicago

#4

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University came in at #4 on this year's International Education ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. George Washington University International Education students take on a median of $22,910 in debt. More on George Washington University

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You'll be in good company at Lehigh University, which ranked #5 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethlehem, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. The median International Education program debt is $23,008. See the full Lehigh University profile

#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,498. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete their International Education program here. Get the full Vanderbilt University report

#7

New York University

New York, NY

New York University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. New York University International Education students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. More on New York University

#8

American University

Washington, DC

American University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. The median International Education program debt is $24,139. Read the full report on American University

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Typical International Education student debt is $18,101. See the full Boston College profile

#10

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. The median International Education program debt is $20,542. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile

#11

Sit Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT

Sit Graduate Institute ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brattleboro, VT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,734. Read more about Sit Graduate Institute

#12

University Of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University Of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. University Of Kentucky International Education students take on a median of $24,094 in debt. See the full University Of Kentucky profile

#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. Read more about Sam Houston State University

#14

Suny At Albany

Albany, NY

Suny At Albany did well this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Suny At Albany posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. The median International Education program debt is $23,521. More on Suny At Albany

#15

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Located in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $39,345 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,208 to complete their International Education program here. More on Niagara University

#17

Kent State University At Kent

Kent, OH

Kent State University At Kent ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical International Education student debt is $25,174. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report

#18

Florida International University

Miami, FL

Florida International University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Located in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Read more about Florida International University

#18

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report

#19

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Jacksonville University profile

#20

Georgia State University

Georgia State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Get the full Georgia State University report

#21

Harvard University

Harvard University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read more about Harvard University

#22

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong

#23

Endicott College

Endicott College did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Endicott College profile

#24

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on The College Of New Jersey

#25

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas

#26

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison

#27

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary placed #27 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary