International Year One in Business

International Year One in Business will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Suffolk University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Suffolk University. This transition from an INTO Suffolk program to a university degree program is called progression.

Your success story starts now

Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.

No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.

When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.

Course features

  • Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
  • Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
  • Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
  • Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
  • Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.
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Your course options

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This International Year One 1-Semester program is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or Duolingo 105.

Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
29 August 2023 17 December 2023 1 Semester
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USD $27,188
2 January 2024 4 May 2024 1 Semester
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USD $26,740

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 2-Semester program is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.

Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
29 August 2023 4 May 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $47,212
2 January 2024 23 August 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $47,212

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 3-Semester program is designed for students who want a more intensive English language program combined with their degree.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, or Duolingo 75.

Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
29 August 2023 23 August 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $57,340
2 January 2024 13 December 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $57,340

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or Duolingo 105.

Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
29 August 2023 17 December 2023 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $27,188
2 January 2024 4 May 2024 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $26,740

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.

Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
29 August 2023 4 May 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $47,212
2 January 2024 23 August 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $47,212

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, or Duolingo 75.

Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
29 August 2023 23 August 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $57,340
2 January 2024 13 December 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $57,340

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

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