2026 Best International Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Leading the list is Tufts University, our #1 International Studies school in the United States. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. See the full Tufts University profile

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV

Out of the 433 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, American Public University System landed the #2 spot. American Public University System is a private for-profit school based in Charles Town, WV. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400. American Public University System International Studies students take on a median of $13,125 in debt. Get the full American Public University System report

#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You'll be in good company at Michigan State University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Michigan State University

#4

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Out of the 433 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Portland State University landed the #4 spot. Based in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,475 in student loans. See the full Portland State University profile

#5

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

You'll be in good company at University Of Arizona, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#6

University Of Denver

Denver, CO

University Of Denver came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $61,398 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,534 to complete their International Studies program here. See the full University Of Denver profile

#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. More on Eastern Kentucky University

#8

Phoenix College

Phoenix College did well this year, earning the #8 position. More on Phoenix College

#9

Northeastern University

Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Northeastern University

#10

University Of Maine

University Of Maine placed #10 among International Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Maine profile

#11

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University placed #11 among International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Oral Roberts University profile

#12

Washington And Jefferson College

Washington And Jefferson College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Washington And Jefferson College

#13

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo placed #13 among International Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University At Buffalo report

#14

Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Fontbonne University report

#15

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. See the full University Of Delaware profile

#16

Lander University

Lander University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Lander University

#17

Lehigh University

Lehigh University did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Lehigh University profile

#18

Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Western Oregon University

#19

Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies

Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies profile

#20

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report

#21

Trinity University

Trinity University did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Trinity University profile

#22

Kean University

Kean University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. More on Kean University

#23

Suny College At Oswego

Suny College At Oswego did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Suny College At Oswego report

#24

Bellevue University

Bellevue University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Bellevue University

#25

Randolph College

Randolph College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Randolph College

#26

University Of South Dakota

University Of South Dakota did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full University Of South Dakota profile

#27

San Jose State University

San Jose State University placed #27 among International Studies schools in the United States. More on San Jose State University

#28

Washington State University

Washington State University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Washington State University report

#29

Emmanuel College Massachusetts

Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #29 among International Studies schools in the United States. See the full Emmanuel College Massachusetts profile

#30

University Of Toledo

University Of Toledo ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. More on University Of Toledo

#31

Drexel University

Drexel University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Drexel University

#32

University Of Illinois At Springfield

University Of Illinois At Springfield landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Springfield

#33

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile

#34

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on Washington University In St Louis

#35

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #35 among International Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#36

University Of Dayton

University Of Dayton ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Dayton

#37

Andrews University

Andrews University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. More on Andrews University

#38

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus

#39

College Of The Holy Cross

College Of The Holy Cross came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full College Of The Holy Cross profile

#40

Shepherd University

Shepherd University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. See the full Shepherd University profile

#41

Sinclair Community College

Sinclair Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Read more about Sinclair Community College

#42

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky placed #42 among International Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Kentucky

#43

Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Bemidji State University profile

#44

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University placed #44 among International Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Heidelberg University report

#45

Malone University

Malone University placed #45 among International Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Malone University

#46

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#47

Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Humboldt State University

#48

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. Read more about Presbyterian College

#49

The College Of Saint Scholastica

The College Of Saint Scholastica landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on The College Of Saint Scholastica

#50

Minnesota State Community And Technical College

Minnesota State Community And Technical College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best International Studies schools. See the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College profile