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Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, and the eighth-largest university in the Boston metropolitan area. The university was founded as a law school in 1906 and is named for its location in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Notable alumni of the university include city mayors, dozens of U.S. federal and state judges, and members of the U.S. Congress.

United States, Boston
Located in the city center
Acceptance rate 88%
Number of students - 14,480 Number of students - 14,480
Foreign students - 7% Foreign students - 7%
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Quick Facts

Located in the city center Located in the city center
Acceptance rate 88% Acceptance rate 88%
Number of students - 14,480 Number of students - 14,480
Foreign students - 7% Foreign students - 7%

About University

Step into the Suffolk building and you'll find yourself in the vibrant heart of the city, with all the events and opportunities that entails. From the global firms of the Financial District to the halls of the State House on Beacon Hill, internships, career advancement, and professional connections await. From the shops of Downtown Crossing to the restaurants of Chinatown and the theater venues of the Theatre District, you'll find an endless variety of entertainment, all within walking distance of campus. The university offers programs for all students from around the world.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of Art and Science

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Sawyer Business School

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Suffolk University Law School

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 12 Feb, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 13 Oct, 2024
Closed
Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 14 Jun, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 13 Oct, 2025
Closed
Closed

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 12 Feb, 2026
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 14 Jun, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.2

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

79

Pearson PTE

58.5

Duolingo

105

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Suffolk University

1

Select a course to enroll in

Decide which academic program you want to enroll in and make sure your academic and language scores meet the entry requirements for your chosen program.

2

Register on the university portal

When registering, please bring the following documents: - Transcripts (copies in native and English languages) - Certificates (copies in native and English languages) - National exam results/ SAT/ IELTS/ TOEFL - Passport (copy) - One letter of recommendation Applicants to the Art & Design faculty must provide an art portfolio.

3

Application review

Once the application has been submitted, the student will be notified by email that it has been received and may be asked to provide any missing documents.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$49,478/year
Includes academic materials
Mandatory payments for the year
$568/year
Books and accessories
$1,200/year
Cost of transport per year
$1,564/year
Personal expenses
$1,638/year
Off-campus dining
$2,800/year
Scholarships
• Merit-Based Scholarship • Regional Scholarship - Undergraduate • Suffolk Undergraduate Scholarship • Undergraduate Progression Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Modern Theatre

World-class facility

• John Joseph Moakley Library

World-class facility

• Main Campus

World-class facility