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Cornell University
Ithaca Campus, Ithaca United States
# 16QS World University Rankings
77Undergraduate programs
129Postgraduate programs
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"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study,” is the motto of Cornell University, words first uttered by its co-founder Ezra Cornell. Cornell was founded in 1865 with the then radical intention of teaching and making contributions in all fields of knowledge.
Since its founding, Cornell has been a co-educational, non-sectarian institution where admission has not been restricted by religion or race. These are liberal traditions that Cornell holds dear: a recent article in the Cornell Chronicle heralded the first all-female class admitted to its famous Farrier program in veterinary science. Cornell was also the first university to offer degrees in journalism and the first to teach modern Far Eastern languages.
The main campus of Cornell is on East Hill in Ithaca, New York, overlooking the city and Cayuga Lake. It spreads over 2,300 acres and comprises laboratories, administrative buildings, and almost all the campus' academic buildings, athletic facilities, auditoriums, and museums.
The architecture is an eclectic mix of Collegiate Gothic, Victorian, and Neoclassical buildings, international and modernist structures. There are other campuses and facilities in New York City itself such as the medical campus Weill Cornell in Manhattan, and the engineering campus Cornell Tech. Outside New York, Cornell has an outpost in the gulf state of Qatar, which is the first American medical college to open outside of the United States.
Ithaca campus sits at the heart of the Finger Lakes region, surrounded by green space and natural beauty. Students here are as likely to be found sitting under a tree with their nose in a book as they are taking advantage of the many clubs, societies and activities Cornell has to offer.
First-year undergraduates live on North Campus, while upper-level students often hone in on the communities that they have found, opting for a fraternity or sorority, a co-op, a themed residence hall, or an apartment off campus.
There are more than 1,000 organizations on campus, ranging from skateboarding to volunteer programs. Sporty or outdoorsy students can take part in courses as diverse as caving and rope climbing, and there are four sports centers for the fitness inclined.
Food lovers are also well catered for, with Cornell voted in the top ten universities for food, with more than 30 dining facilities across campus.
About Cornell University
"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study,” is the motto of Cornell University, words first uttered by its co-founder Ezra Cornell. Cornell was founded in 1865 with the then radical intention of teaching and making contributions in all fields of knowledge.
Since its founding, Cornell has been a co-educational, non-sectarian institution where admission has not been restricted by religion or race. These are liberal traditions that Cornell holds dear: a recent article in the Cornell Chronicle heralded the first all-female class admitted to its famous Farrier program in veterinary science. Cornell was also the first university to offer degrees in journalism and the first to teach modern Far Eastern languages.
The main campus of Cornell is on East Hill in Ithaca, New York, overlooking the city and Cayuga Lake. It spreads over 2,300 acres and comprises laboratories, administrative buildings, and almost all the campus' academic buildings, athletic facilities, auditoriums, and museums.
The architecture is an eclectic mix of Collegiate Gothic, Victorian, and Neoclassical buildings, international and modernist structures. There are other campuses and facilities in New York City itself such as the medical campus Weill Cornell in Manhattan, and the engineering campus Cornell Tech. Outside New York, Cornell has an outpost in the gulf state of Qatar, which is the first American medical college to open outside of the United States.
Ithaca campus sits at the heart of the Finger Lakes region, surrounded by green space and natural beauty. Students here are as likely to be found sitting under a tree with their nose in a book as they are taking advantage of the many clubs, societies and activities Cornell has to offer.
First-year undergraduates live on North Campus, while upper-level students often hone in on the communities that they have found, opting for a fraternity or sorority, a co-op, a themed residence hall, or an apartment off campus.
There are more than 1,000 organizations on campus, ranging from skateboarding to volunteer programs. Sporty or outdoorsy students can take part in courses as diverse as caving and rope climbing, and there are four sports centers for the fitness inclined.
Food lovers are also well catered for, with Cornell voted in the top ten universities for food, with more than 30 dining facilities across campus.
Available programs
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Master PG
MBA
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Cornell University offers 80 undergraduate majors and 122 minors; a few of which are interdisciplinary or dual degree programs. To give you a sense of the type of programs Cornell University offers, here’s a selection of a few of their programs:
All students, including internationals, are required to sit the SATs (that is, even if they’ve taken A levels or the International Baccalaureate). To apply, you would also need to submit English proficiency test results. Aim to score at least 100 in the internet-based exam, or 600 in the paper based exam in your TOEFL or at least 7 in the IELTS.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Management
Bachelors of Arts in Archaeology
Bachelors of Arts in Classics
Bachelors of Arts in Comparative Literature
Bachelors of Arts in English
Bachelors of Arts in History
Bachelors of Arts in History of Art
Bachelors of Arts in Linguistics
Bachelors of Arts in Music
Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelors of Arts in Romance Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Science and Technology Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Statistical Science
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis and Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE)
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Systems, and Technology (ISST)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Information Engineering
Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science
Bachelors of Arts in Information Science
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
B.S. in Agricultural Sciences
B.S. in Animal Science
B.S. in Biology and Society
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Entomology
Bachelor of Science in Global and Public Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology
Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelors of Arts in Biological Sciences
Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Society
Bachelors of Arts in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
B.S. in Biometry and Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science
Bachelor of Science in Design and Environmental Analysis
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Science of Earth Systems
Bachelors of Arts in Astronomy
Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics
Bachelors of Arts in Physics
Bachelors of Arts in Science of Earth Systems
Social Sciences and Management (6)
B.S. in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management
Bachelor of Science in Development Sociology
Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health and Society
Bachelor of Science in Human Development
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science in International Agriculture and Rural Development
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Africana Studies
Bachelors of Arts in American Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Asian Studies
Bachelors of Arts in China and Asia Pacific Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Economics
Bachelors of Arts in German Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Government
Bachelors of Arts in Near Eastern Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Performing and Media Arts
Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology
Cornell University offers a wide range of interesting graduate fields of study, including:
At graduate level, cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, book and supplies and room and board, ranges between US$ 29,500 and US$ 102,652. That being said, 97% of PhD students at Cornell University living on-campus receive funding covering their tuition, fees, health insurance and a stipend from the university.
Arts and Humanities (5)
Combined Degree of Master Degree in Regional Planning (M.R.P.) and Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)
M.S. in Fiber Science
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Master of Arts in Classics
Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Engineering in Biological and Environmental Engineering
Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate
Master of Science (M.S.) in Architectural Science
Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Natural Resources
Engineering and Technology (5)
M.S. in Information Systems
Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Computer Science
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Operations Research and Information Engineering
Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S) in Information Science
Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science
Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
M.S. in Entomology
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
M.S. in Nutrition
M.S. in Plant Breeding
M.S. in Plant Pathology
M.S. in Soil and Crop Sciences
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Health Administration
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Human Ecology
Master of Professional Studies in Landscape Architecture
Master of Science (M.S.) in Animal Science
Master of Science (M.S.) in Ecology
Master of Science in Horticultural Biology
Natural Sciences (5)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science and Engineering
Master of Engineering in Engineering Physics
Master of Engineering in Geological Sciences
Master of Science (M. S.) in Materials Science and Engineering
Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Physics
Master of Science (M.S.) in Atmospheric Science
Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Toxicology
Master of Science (M.S.) in Geological Sciences
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Executive Master of Human Resource Management
M.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations
Master of Arts in Regional Science
Master of Industrial and Labor Relations
Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S) in Industrial and Labor Relations
Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S) in International Development
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Economics and Management
Master of Science (MS) in Hospitality Management
Master of Science in Regional Science
Others (1)
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Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Apparel Design
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in History of Architecture and Urban Development
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in City and Regional Planning
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Classics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Comparative Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English Language and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Germanic Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History of Art and Archaeology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medieval Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theatre Arts
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological and Environmental Engineering
Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Natural Resources
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Policy Analysis and Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Science and Technology Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Ecology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Immunology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Neurobiology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pharmacology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Plant Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Zoology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Toxicology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Horticultural Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular and Cell Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Breeding
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Pathology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Soil and Crop Sciences
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Physics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Operations Research
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Statistics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Industrial and Labor Relations
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Africana Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Economics and Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Development Sociology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Fiber Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Government
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Development and Family Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Near Eastern Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Regional Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Romance Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hospitality Management
University information
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Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Rankings & ratings
Cornell University is one of the top private universities in Ithaca, United States. It is ranked #16 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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