Public Relations is the management of communication between an organization and its publics. The public relations program provides students with instruction in the principles, processes, skills, and management of public relations programs designed to attain or maintain inter-organizational or social accord. Students learn the basic skills of writing, graphic design, and oral presentation, as well as the managerial functions of planning, research, campaign development, and evaluation. The program prepares students with a solid ethical foundation, an understanding of diversity and multiculturalism, and an understanding of the use of social media for strategic engagement with an organization’s publics.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.
Join Hill Communications—Syracuse University’s student-run PR firm that is affiliated with the Public Relations Student Society of America—and provides communications services for a diverse group of clients.
Learn from faculty with both practical and academic experience who know what it’s like to manage a corporate crisis, create a nonprofit campaign and build bridges between governments and citizens.
Take part in the many facets of producing campaign materials, brochures, newsletters and press releases, and then take on event planning and news conferences as you build a foundation for your chosen career.
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year OneYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Intake | VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| Fall 2025 | 51+ | 3 terms | $47,200 |
Please note that the above fee does not include accommodation, dining, or insurance. Additionally, it does not include tuition applicable to your degree course continued at Syracuse University.
| VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| 37-40 | 20 weeks | $10,000 |
| 41-45 | 12 weeks | $6,000 |
| 46-50 | 6 weeks | $3,000 |
Progressing students into Syracuse University receive the following merit awards for each
subsequent year of enrollment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
• A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
• A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year
• A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries, please contact us.
