Cornell is an Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York, founded in 1865. It spans 14 colleges and schools, including top-ranked programs in engineering, hotel administration, and law. Employers from Google to Goldman Sachs recruit directly from Cornell's campus.
Ithaca, New York, USA
#12 (2025)
#12 — US News & World Report 2025
#1 Hospitality School in the World — SHA
Top 15 Engineering Schools — US News 2025
Top 10 — QS Graduate Employability Rankings
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 700 avg
Master of Engineering (MEng) — Electrical & Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE: Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT: 1500+ avg
Juris Doctor (JD)
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, LSAT: 170 median
Master of Science in Hospitality Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT: 1480+ avg
#1 hospitality school globally — Cornell's SHA sets the industry standard worldwide.
Ivy League research output — Cornell holds over 200 active patents annually.
Need-blind admissions for US students — Cornell meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
Cornell Tech campus in New York City — a graduate hub for tech and entrepreneurship.
93% of graduates report employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Top recruiters include Google, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, and Morgan Stanley.
Engineering graduates earn a median starting salary of $105,000 in the United States.
MBA alumni lead at Fortune 500 firms across finance, consulting, and technology sectors.
Undergrad
1st January (Early Decision: 1st November)
Postgrad
Rolling — varies by program (typically Dec–Feb)
Cornell's 2,300-acre campus sits on a gorge above Cayuga Lake. Libraries, labs, and green space are all within a 10-minute walk.
Ithaca is a small college city with a strong food and arts scene. New York City is a 4-hour bus or train ride for internships and events.
Valid F-1 student visa required
SEVIS Form I-20 from Cornell
Proof of funds for full year
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Health insurance enrollment mandatory
DS-160 form and visa interview
