Syracuse University

Syracuse University – New York

Syracuse University (SU), is a private research university situated on University Hill in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1870, the university was originally affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church but now operates as a secular institution. SU awarded the first Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the United States in 1874 and established the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1934.

Today, SU provides education to over 22,600 students across 13 faculties and colleges. The university excels in fields such as communications, journalism, business, engineering, architecture, public administration and fine arts. In particular, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is ranked amongst the top 15 in the US for entrepreneurship (#13) according to the Princeton Review, whilst the Maxwell School is consistently ranked first in the US for public and international affairs by U.S. News.

Syracuse University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and holds a ‘Very High Research Activity’ (R1) classification. Its annual R&D expenditure exceeds 150 million dollars, and it conducts active research in fields such as information studies, public health, engineering and media and communication. The university hosts research centres focusing on topics such as biomaterials, disability policies and media studies.

The 683-dönüm campus blends historic Romanesque architecture with modern buildings. Notable buildings include the JMA Wireless Dome (formerly known as the Carrier Dome), Hendricks Chapel, the E.S. Bird Library and numerous student centres. The university also offers study opportunities abroad through eight global education centres in cities such as London, Florence and Beijing.

Student life at SU is very vibrant: over 300 clubs, an independent student newspaper The Daily Orange and is supported by award-winning events organised by the University Union. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus. The campus features 22 halls of residence, a café and numerous canteens.

Syracuse’s sports teams, nicknamed the ‘Oranges’, compete in the ACC conference at NCAA Division I level. The university has won a total of 16 NCAA team championships. It has achieved particular success in men’s lacrosse (10 titles), basketball (2003) and football (national titles).

Featured Episodes: Communication and Journalism, Business and Management, Architecture and Engineering, Visual and Performing Arts, Public Administration, Sports Management

Arrangement: QS World University Rankings 2025: Ranked between 801 and 850

Location: Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Year of Establishment: 1870