Overview

Suffolk University is a historic, four-year private university attracting a diverse range of students from around the United States and the world. Offering a nationally-recognized curriculum, it places a strong emphasis on experience-based learning and developing leadership skills, with small class sizes and excellent career connections.

　　Located in the heart of Boston, Suffolk offers undergraduate programs in over 60 areas of study, more than 50+ graduate degree options and more than 20 certificate programs and continuing education opportunities, as well as advanced LLM and SJD programs through Suffolk University Law School. It also allows students to study internationally through numerous study-abroad opportunities, global travel seminars, and faculty-led study tours.

　　Suffolk students have access to top Boston employers in areas such as finance, healthcare, biotechnology, start-ups, government, non-profit, and visual and performing arts via university connections. They can pursue internships at influential organizations to create strong and useful connections with professional mentors and encourage employment after graduation. Classroom studies are also complimented by experiential learning opportunities throughout the city to prepare graduates for success.

　　Students study at an urban campus comprising academic buildings and residence halls, all within a ten-minute walking radius. World-class facilities include cutting-edge classrooms and labs, athletics complex and playing fields, redesigned art studios and classrooms, plus several other renovated resources to enhance the student experience.

　　Boston has plenty to offer its student community. Within a 15-minute walk from campus or less, students can find major-league sports venues, theatres, music venues, coffee shops, restaurants, museums, public transit stations, and a scenic harbor.

　　

Student support

Special resources are provided to Suffolk University students to help them excel in their studies and maximize all available academic opportunities. This support network starts from the first day on campus to graduation day and beyond as a valued member of the Suffolk University alumni community. The Division of Student Success offers various support mechanisms, including:

　　Undergraduate Academic Advising – Academic advisors help students balance personal interests, curriculum, and graduation requirements. Career Development – The Center for Career Equity, Development & Success supports and empowers students and alumni with ongoing information and training for a competitive edge in the job market. Disability Services – A dedicated Office of Disability Services is committed to providing equal, effective, and meaningful access to all opportunities and programs for students with disabilities. International Programs and Services – The International Student Services Office advises on immigration, personal, social, and cultural matters, with staff specially trained to meet the needs of Suffolk's diverse international student community. Center for Learning and Academic Success – This center provides academic support services that help students enjoy an easy transition to college life and strengthen their commitment to academic success.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates from Suffolk University enjoy great success in rewarding professional roles or by pursuing advanced degrees. Suffolk graduates are prepared with the skills, knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of the modern marketplace, whether in Boston or beyond.

　　98 percent of graduates are employed or in graduate school within a year of graduating.

　　

Teaching quality

Classrooms at Suffolk University are places that encourage animated discussion and debate, with small class sizes fostering vigorous engagement. With faculty committed to the success of their students and professors who are enthusiastic educators and recognized industry leaders in their fields, students receive high-quality mentoring to pave the way to rewarding careers.

　　Suffolk also strives to build practical experiences into their courses. For instance, broadcasting students produce ''Suffolk in the City'' television news segments, with the help of experienced faculty, which are aired on New England Cable News. Finance majors work with guidance to analyze stock markets and compare exchange rates of currencies in a simulated trading room environment. Entrepreneurship students are encouraged and guided to start companies and even become CEOs before they have graduated.

　　Students also gain valuable experience through internships, with the help of well-connected faculty, to set them apart in the job market at Fortune 500 companies, non-profit institutions, and game-changing start-ups that surround the campus.

　　

Study options

Suffolk offers undergraduate students more than 70 areas of study to choose from, with custom-built subjects offering rich career opportunities. This includes several STEM-designated majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the Sawyer Business School.

　　Suffolk provides innovative, interdisciplinary offerings updated to reflect the contemporary world students graduate into. Programs of study range from traditional subjects to cutting-edge offerings such as urban environmentalism, financial wealth management, and big data and business analytics. Suffolk University offers this wide undergraduate course catalogue through:

　　

College of Arts & Sciences

Suffolk University's College of Arts & Sciences prepares students to succeed academically and make vital contributions to their chosen profession after graduation. It blends classroom learning with co-curricular activities and hands-on internships, taking students off campus to experience the wider world. Students learn via practical experiences to prepare them to make an impact in their careers.

　　

Sawyer Business School

Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School offers a rigorous business education-with purpose. The school occupies an unrivaled position at the nexus of Boston's private, public, and nonprofit sectors and holds prestigious AACSB International accreditations. Students have unparalleled access to the city's financial and innovation clusters, seats of government, nonprofit organizations, and world-class healthcare institutions, and are by renowned faculty experienced as entrepreneurs, leaders, managers, and innovators.

　　

Suffolk Law School

Suffolk Law focuses on real-world practice and experiential learning, equipping students with tools to launch successful legal careers. It is the only law school in the United States with four top-35 ranked legal skills specialties-clinics, dispute resolution, legal writing, and trial advocacy-in U.S. News & World Report for seven years in a row (2017-23 editions).

　　

Entry requirements

What to Submit

International students need to submit a range of documents to enroll at Suffolk University:

　　Common Application or Suffolk Application USD 50 application fee Essay and personal statement Official college/university transcripts (in English or with an accompanying translation) from all institutions attended Letter of recommendation Proof of English Proficiency test flexible options. The university requires only one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, DuoLingo, and PTE Scores TOEFL iBT score (minimum required score is a 79) The university will accept the TOEFL Home Edition version as well as the TOEFL iTP for China TOEFL ESSENTIALS Score (minimum required score is an 8.5) IELTS score (minimum required score is a 6.5) DUOLINGO* English Test-DET (minimum score of 105) PTE- Academic with a minimum score of 54 SAT or ACT Scores: A SAT EBRW score of at least 520 or ACT Composite score of 19 and higher proves English proficiency. SAT and ACT scores can be self-reported, but are not mandatory. International Baccalaureate (IB), AP, IGCSE, GCSE and AS/A-level IB HL English Predicted scores (if provided by the high school) First Language English Exams in the IGCSE or GCSE or AS/A-Level Predicted/Actual results B average performance in AP ENG LANG and COMP or AP ENG LIT and COMP course Transfer Students Currently at a US Institution: If students have taken the equivalent of the university's WRI 101/102 course with a B or better average, they can waive the test of English proficiency requirement. Gao Kao Exam: Gao Kao: students from mainland China who have taken the Gaokao exam where English was one of the three areas tested, may arrange an interview via the InitialView website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Test Exemptions: Exempt if the student is from a country where English is the First and Official Language. If they are unsure if their country qualifies, please complete the Test of English Proficiency Waiver Request form.

　　

Scholarships & funding

There is a proud tradition of welcoming international students at Suffolk University. The dynamic, culturally diverse campus in the heart of Boston is built on a belief that quality education should be as affordable as possible. The university aims to help students estimate the cost of their study and then determine eligibility for financial aid, and identify other opportunities to finance education such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.

　　International students will be automatically considered for merit-based financial aid when they are admitted to the university. Generally, awards are based on previous academic achievement, work experience, standardized test scores and how well they fit in their programs of study.

　　All students are automatically considered for scholarships upon applying.

　　

The Suffolk Experience

Hear what the Suffolk University experience is really like straight from Suffolk students.

　　

Jack McDonnell, Political Science Major, Class of 2025

''I just knew right away that it would be awesome to go to school in Boston and be so close to everything. The vibe I got was that I'd be in a place where I could get a lot out of my experience. And I have.''

　　

Kanchawit ''Thomas'' Pholnikorn, Accounting and Finance Major, Class of 2024

''I have been incredibly fortunate. I found an internship with Munich Reinsurance. I was also a corporate tax intern at State Street. I got my third internship-as a finance intern at John Hancock-because a Suffolk friend referred me. People want to hire students from Suffolk.''

　　

Natalie Gilbert, History Major, Class of 2023

''I've always felt very encouraged to pursue different subjects and interests. Plus, I've been able to build such a great network.''

　　

Jacqueline Pisano, BSBA '18, MS in Finance/MS in Business Analytics ‘20: Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Edelman Financial Engines

''It was exciting because I could jump right into my main courses for my first semester. Also, I was able to complete the dual-degree program concurrently, as other universities did not offer these specialized degrees.''

　　

Casey Sheehey, Master of Business Administration/MS in Marketing ‘23

''Suffolk allows me to work alongside amazing people in various industries and walks of life as well as take part in projects for actual clients in and around Boston. Education doesn't stop after a degree.''

　　

Sarah Goldstein, Master of Science in Communication, ‘20: Associate Director of Marketing, Divco West

''The MAC program had exactly what I wanted to learn. It was exciting to apply my skills from the classroom to my work projects and vice versa.''