Princeton is a private Ivy League research university in New Jersey, founded in 1746. It ranks consistently in the top 2 universities globally and is especially strong in mathematics, public policy, economics, and the natural sciences. Undergraduates get direct access to world-leading faculty — a rarity at research universities of this scale.
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
#13
#1 (2024)
#7 Globally (2024)
Top 15 Worldwide
$34.1 billion (5th largest in USA)
Master in Public Affairs (MPA)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
PhD in Mathematics
Doctoral DegreeDuration
48-60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master in Finance (MFin)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
No-loan financial aid policy — Princeton replaces all student loans with grants.
Princeton School of Public and International Affairs — one of the top policy schools in the world.
Undergraduate focus — smaller class sizes than most Ivy League peers.
36 Nobel Prize winners among alumni and faculty.
Graduates enter finance, consulting, government, and tech — Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google are frequent employers.
Starting salaries for Princeton graduates average $75,000–$90,000 depending on field.
Around 20% of each graduating class pursues graduate or professional school within a year.
Policy graduates commonly join the US government, UN agencies, and major NGOs.
Undergrad
1st January (Regular Decision)
Postgrad
Varies by program — typically December to February
The campus spans 600 acres of Gothic and Collegiate architecture. Labs, libraries, and residential colleges are all within easy walking distance.
Princeton borough is a small, walkable college town 50 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia. Direct trains to NYC take about an hour.
Valid F-1 student visa required
SEVIS I-20 form from Princeton
Proof of financial support
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
DS-160 visa application form
Health insurance enrollment required
