2026 Best International Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

No school ranked higher than Loyola University Chicago this year in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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

#2

George Washington University

Washington, DC

A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the top choices in the United States. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. George Washington University International Education students take on a median of $22,910 in debt. Read more about George Washington University

#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Lehigh University landed the #3 spot. Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bethlehem, PA. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete their International Education program here. Read the full report on Lehigh University

#4

Sit Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, VT

Sit Graduate Institute came in at #4 on this year's International Education ranking in the United States. Set in Brattleboro, VT, Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $20,734 in tuition and fees. Get the full Sit Graduate Institute report

#5

University Of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University Of Kentucky came in at #5 on this year's International Education ranking in the United States. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete their International Education program here. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky

#6

Suny At Albany

Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Based in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Suny At Albany posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete their International Education program here. See the full Suny At Albany profile

#7

Kent State University At Kent

Kent, OH

Kent State University At Kent did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Kent, OH. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete their International Education program here. More on Kent State University At Kent

#8

Duke University

Duke University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full Duke University report

#9

American University

American University placed #9 among International Education schools in the United States. Get the full American University report

#10

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong

#11

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University placed #11 among International Education schools in the United States. See the full Jacksonville University profile

#12

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #12 among International Education schools in the United States. More on University Of Nevada Las Vegas

#13

New York University

New York University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. More on New York University

#14

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University placed #14 among International Education schools in the United States. More on Vanderbilt University

#15

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

Faith Evangelical College And Seminary placed #15 among International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Faith Evangelical College And Seminary

#16

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Sam Houston State University

#17

Teachers College At Columbia University

Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile

#18

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #18 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#19

Boston College

Boston College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Boston College report

#20

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile

#21

Georgia State University

Georgia State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about Georgia State University

#22

Florida International University

Florida International University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Florida International University profile

#23

Niagara University

Niagara University placed #23 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Niagara University

#24

Harvard University

Harvard University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Harvard University

#25

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey placed #25 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on The College Of New Jersey

#26

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#27

Endicott College

Endicott College did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on Endicott College