Boston, MA
Founded in 1906
○ Admission Requirements: GPA 2.7 / TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo: 105
○ Admission Requirements:
→ GPA 2.5 with 24 or more transferrable credit hours
→ GPA 2.7 with fewer than 24 transferrable credit hours – High school and university English language requirements: TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo: 120–160
○ Admission Requirements (requirements vary by program): GPA 2.2 / TOEFL 60–79 / IELTS 5.5–6.5 / Duolingo: 90–105
○ Admission Requirements (requirements vary by program):
GPA 2.2 / Minimum of 12 college or university transfer credits /
TOEFL 50–79 / IELTS 5.0–6.5 / Duolingo: 75–105
○ Admission Requirements (requirements vary by program):
GPA 2.5 / TOEFL 65–80 / IELTS 5.5–6.5 / Duolingo: 95 (LLM: 105)–105 (LLM: 115)
○ Admission Requirements (requirements may vary by program):
GPA 3.0 / GRE as required by program /
TOEFL 80 (no subscores below 17) /
IELTS 6.5 (no subscores below 6) /
Duolingo 110 (with subscores: Literacy 110, Conversation 100, Comprehension 120, Production 85)
Suffolk University, founded in 1906, is a private comprehensive university located on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts, and is the eighth-largest university in the Boston area. Its advantageous location provides students with numerous internship and employment opportunities, as Boston is home to many Fortune 500 companies, 1,420 financial firms, 1,877 law offices, 1,911 tech companies, and a variety of design and media companies.
Suffolk University currently enrolls over 8,000 students, with international students comprising the fifth-largest proportion in the U.S. According to the 2020 QS rankings, Suffolk University is ranked 161st in the nation. It offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. Originally established as a law school, it has since evolved into a comprehensive university with notable programs in law, accounting, and an MBA.
The law program emphasizes practicality, equipping students with legal knowledge while honing problem-solving, writing, and speaking skills. The accounting program offers a wide range of courses and interactive opportunities to ensure students gain the necessary skills and experiences. Additionally, Suffolk's MBA program is ranked among the top 50 in the U.S., recognized for its quality teaching. Its Master’s in Higher Education Administration is also well-regarded, covering topics such as academic advising, admissions, alumni relations, career planning, student life, and financial aid.
In terms of amenities, students can easily walk to restaurants, shopping centers, and concert venues. Suffolk University also boasts 19 NCAA Division III teams, over 80 student organizations, and 8 online learning communities.