Weill Cornell Medicine is the medical school and biomedical graduate school of Cornell University, based on York Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side. It opened in 1898 and trains doctors alongside NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital next door. Beyond the MD, its Graduate School of Medical Sciences teaches PhD and master's programmes in areas like biostatistics, health informatics and clinical epidemiology. Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering are neighbours and research partners.
New York City, New York, United States
Official website: weill.cornell.edu
1898
Cornell University
NewYork-Presbyterian
Upper East Side, Manhattan
$60,000 – $80,000
International students, master's and MD tuition, before aid
$28,000 – $36,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on weill.cornell.edu before you apply.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
DoctorateDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
MCAT required
MS Biostatistics and Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Health Informatics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Clinical training at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the largest US hospitals.
Research ties with Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
MD aid for students with need comes as scholarships, not loans.
MD graduates match into residency programmes across the US.
Master's graduates work in hospital analytics, pharma and health tech.
STEM master's and PhD graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Programme deadlines
Weill Cornell's buildings line York Avenue between the East River and First Avenue. Many students live in school housing a few blocks away.
The Upper East Side is quieter than Midtown, with Central Park and the museums of Fifth Avenue within reach. Rent in Manhattan is very high, so subsidised housing matters.
Form I-20 issued by Weill Cornell Medicine
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
MD applications go through AMCAS with a deadline in autumn, about a year before entry. Master's programmes usually close between winter and spring, and PhD deadlines are around December.
The MD starts in August. Master's programmes start in summer or August, depending on the course.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Weill Cornell Medicine first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
The MD, biostatistics and data science, health informatics and clinical epidemiology draw international applicants. The MD needs a US or Canadian prerequisite record in many cases, plus the MCAT. Master's programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree and strong English.
MD students with financial need receive scholarships in place of loans. International MD applicants should confirm eligibility for aid and may need to show funding. Master's scholarships are limited; PhD students are usually fully funded.
