Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
All universities
QS 2027 =16PrivateExtremely selectiveLimited need-based aid
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY, United States cornell.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1865
Overview
An Ivy League university combining private colleges with state-supported colleges, strong in engineering, hotel administration, agriculture and computer science.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- =16 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 91.5/100- Academic reputation99.4
- Employer reputation99.3
- Employment outcomes99
- Faculty–student ratio63.6
- International students75.6
- Citations per faculty96.8
- Sustainability74.6
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Through Common App
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 7.5 / TOEFL 100
IELTS 7.5; TOEFL 100 (tests before Jan 2026); Duolingo 130.
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Testing policy varies by college; check the standardized testing policy.
Not yet verifiedSource: Cornell — official site(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
Early Decision
Typically 1 November
Indicative — confirmSource: Official admissions(opens in a new tab)
Regular Decision
Typically early January
Indicative — confirmSource: Official admissions(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. above $65,000 per year before aid
Indicative — confirmSource: Cornell — official site(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Limited need-based aid
Need-aware for international applicants.
Indicative — confirmSource: Cornell — official site(opens in a new tab)
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- Location
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- Deadline
- Typically early October
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Universities abroad
- Deadline
- Announced with each call — the online window is short (often about three weeks)
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Participating universities worldwide
- Deadline
- Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Programs
- Computer Science
- Nolan School of Hotel Administration
- Industrial & Labor Relations
- Dyson Applied Economics & Management
- Architecture
Fields: Engineering · Computer Science · Business & Management · Economics · Natural Sciences · Environment & Sustainability · Architecture
International students
International applicants should check programme-specific requirements on the official admissions pages.
Application
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