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Fairleigh Dickinson University: Admissions 2024, Courses & Rankings

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Fairleigh Dickinson University application deadline for UG and PG international students applying to Spring Intake is Dec 01, 2025

About Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Year of establishment
1942
Also known as
FDU
University website
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No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
7
Endowment value
USD 72 million
Scholarships granted
2146
Scholarship amount granted
USD 72 million
Application fees
USD 50
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
150
Faculty/Student ratio
9
UG/PG course ratio
0.81
Total criminal offences
58
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Q:   Which majors is Fairleigh Dickinson University known for?
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Fairleigh Dickinson University offers around 100 graduate and undergraduate programs along with doctoral programs in Pharmacy, School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Nursing Practice. Listed below are some of the most popular Fairleigh Dickinson University programs:

FDU Top Undergraduate MajorsFDU Top Graduate Majors
BusinessNursing (master’s and DNP)
Computer SciencePart-time MBA
EngineeringPublic Affairs
NursingPsychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University Rankings 2024

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Q:   How is Fairleigh Dickinson ranked for Nursing courses?
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Fairleigh Dickinson University is one of the top universities in USA and has been ranked consistently for its Nursing programs by the prestigious US News & World Report Subject Rankings. Listed below are the FDU Nursing rankings:

Ranked By202120222023

US News & World Report - Best Graduate Nursing Schools

#156-236#130#99
Q:   Is Fairleigh Dickinson University Business and Management programme worth it?
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Fairleigh Dickinson University is one of the top universities in USA and has been ranked consistently for its Business & Management Studies programs by the prestigious US News & World Report Subject Rankings. Listed below are the FDU Business & Management Studies rankings:

Ranked By20192020202120222023

US News & World Report - UG Business

#235#224#235#244#247

Fairleigh Dickinson University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 50
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholarships 2024

7No. of scholarships available
61.6 LTotal scholarship amount

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MBA/PGDM
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(15 courses)
INR 12 L - 38 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above, TOEFL: 70 & Above, GRE
MBA/PGDM(13 courses)
INR 12 L - 23 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above, TOEFL: 70 - 79, GRE, GMAT
M.A.(11 courses)
INR 6 L - 19 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
BDS(1 course)
Duration7 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(10 courses)
INR 32 L - 36 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
MSN(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
MFA(3 courses)
INR 19 L - 28 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-42 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.A.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.Sc.(9 courses)
Duration3-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
BBA(8 courses)
Duration3-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
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Q:   What are the Fairleigh Dickinson University English language requirements?
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Fairleigh Dickinson University requires all international applicants to submit a recognised English exam score as a proof of proficiency in the language. Students can refer to the table below for accepted exams and their minimum score requirements:

English Proficiency Tests

Minimum Score Requirements

TOEFL

70 or higher

IELTS

6.0 or higher

Duolingo

100 or higher

PTE

53 or higher







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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

60%

Hispanic

24%

Black

10%

Asian

4%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

97%

25 and over

2%

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UG Number of Applicant

4421
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Overall Graduation Rate

61
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UG Enrollment

2051
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PG Enrollment

770

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INR 12.27 L - 37.57 L -/-
INR 14.37 L -/-
INR 14.37 L#151 ARWU, 2023
INR 12.17 L#1501 THE, 2025
INR 10.31 L - 23.8 L#373 US News, 2026
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Q:   What percentage of Fairleigh dickinson University students are international?
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Fairleigh dickinson University hosts more than 1300 foreign students from close to 96 nations, as well as numerous visiting researchers from all around the world. Their international admissions and international student services offices provide support beginning with the application process, helping with immigration laws, providing a variety of orientation programmes, and introducing you to the local New York or New Jersey metropolitan area through cultural and social events. The Metropolitan Campus alone is home to 2,350 graduate students and 4,114 undergraduates. 21 percentage of all students are international and members of minorities.
Q:   What is the best course at Fairleigh dickinson University?
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The Masters and doctoral nursing programmes, part-time MBA, public affairs, and psychology graduate degrees at Fairleigh Dickinson University are among the best in the nation. The university provides more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programmes in addition to PhD programmes in nursing practise, clinical psychology, school psychology, and pharmacy. Becton College of Arts and Sciences and Silberman College of Business both offer undergraduate programmes. The FDU School of Public and Global Affairs and the FDU School of Pharmacy are also part of the graduate programmes.
Q:   Is Fairleigh dickinson University worth it?
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The two campuses of Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States provide a distinctive and varied educational and cultural experience in and of themselves, boasting one of the largest foreign student populations in the area and being strategically located near New York City. It was established in 1942 and provides more than 100 degree programmes. As per sources, Fairleigh Dickinson University is ranked as the 14th best value school in the northern region. The University is additionally placed 63rd among the top regional universities in the north by U.S. News. Additionally, the university undergraduate business, computer science, and engineering programmes were recognised as some of the best in the country.
Q:   As an international student, what is the right time to apply to FDU?
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Candidates are advised to apply early. It increases your chance of admission to the more competitive programmes and obtaining on-campus housing. Applications are accepted up to one year before the intended first semester.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver Campus admission requirements for the MS in Applied Computer Science programme are given below:

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FDU Vancouver welcomes students from around the world to create a culturally diverse learning environment. The university is known for academic excellence. Furthermore, FDU Vancouver campus is located within the district of Yaletown, close to the Vancouver Public Library and surrounded by the hustle

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Yes, FDU Vancouver scholarships are offered on the basis of the merit to international students. A few of the scholarship opportunities are given below: 

  • Gregory H. Olsen Scholarship: The scholarship amount is USD 210 per credit. CGPA should be between 3.5 and 4.0
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FDU Vancouver is a center of academic excellence. The university has students has students from over 60 countries. Furthermore, the university has an AACSB accredited business program. Furthermore, according to CEOWorld Magazine, the university is included in the Top 10 World Ranking for best Hospit

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