Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
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QS 2027 #27PrivateExtremely selectiveFull need-based aid
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ, United States princeton.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1746
Overview
An Ivy League research university focused on undergraduate teaching, with a senior thesis for every student and a notably generous financial aid programme.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #27 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 88.9/100- Academic reputation100
- Employer reputation99.9
- Employment outcomes99.8
- Faculty–student ratio64.1
- International students70.8
- Citations per faculty100
- Sustainability74.5
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
Minimum not captured
Check the official English requirement for your programme.
Not yet verifiedSource: Princeton — official site(opens in a new tab)
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Confirm testing requirements for your curriculum on the official site.
Not yet verifiedSource: Princeton — official site(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
Single-Choice Early Action
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 $60,000 per year before aid
Indicative — confirmSource: Princeton — official site(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Full need-based aid
Same financial aid policy for all students regardless of citizenship.
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- Location
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- Deadline
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- Location
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- Deadline
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Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Participating universities worldwide
- Deadline
- Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Programs
- Economics
- School of Public & International Affairs
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Operations Research & Financial Engineering
Fields: Economics · Politics & International Relations · Engineering · Computer Science · Mathematics · Natural Sciences · Humanities
International students
International applicants should check programme-specific requirements on the official admissions pages.
Application
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