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Fee componentsAmount (for 10 months - 5 years)
INR 19.97 L - 68.42 L
INR 10.93 L - 13.27 L
INR 48 K - 3.67 L
INR 2.66 L - 3.07 L
INR 48 K - 7.41 L
INR 34.52 L - 95.83 L
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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2025
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The professors are helpful and guide you through.
Tips: To transfer from undergraduate to graduate school is a significant shift as in graduate school you need to do everything on your own but the professors here guide you throughout the process. It is very rare to get a scholarship for master's unless you do a Ph.D. degree.
Likes (Public transportation): The campus is well connected as we have the city buses called TCAT that run through the campus and connect different parts of the city to different parts of campus. The public transport is free for the first year using the Cornell card and after that, we need to pay an annual fee of 200 dollars.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are very few Indian restaurants around (just three). We have more fast food joints with few vegetarian options. We prefer cooking at home. There are some Indian grocery stores nearby so it is easier to get groceries and make the food at home if you are a vegetarian.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 250
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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MS in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2025
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Good university for extremely sincere and candid students. Not for the easy going.
Tips: If you're heading to Cornell, you need a serious reality check on the workload and the environment. First off, academic integrity here is no joke—never copy assignments or try to shortcut them with AI, because the department will catch it. Honestly, it’s completely fine if you tank a few assignment marks; it’s a steep learning curve and everyone goes through it. You also need to brace yourself for Ithaca itself. The winters here are no joke, and the second the snow actually starts piling up, you can pretty much forget about relying on campus transport to get you to class on time. Because the campus is built on massive hills, you genuinely need to be physically fit just to hike to class every day—do yourself a massive favor and buy an electric bike to save your legs. Also, eating out gets expensive fast, so get used to preparing your own meals. On the academic side, the course catalog is huge with tons of classes to choose from, but you have to apply early to actually get enrolled before they fill up. Make sure you actively map out your schedule based on your actual career goals, whether you want to break into semiconductors, oil and gas, biochem, pharma or specialized chemical engineering tracks like battery tech, energy engineering, and industrial economics.
Likes (Safety): Ithaca is a safe city; never had to lock doors. You can walk late at night and have a torch, as the street light does not cover all. Cannot walk in winter at late nights; it's chilling. The houses are fine in this area but not great. Some are small, but some are big and spacious. It will be good to live with partners. The 911 emergency is very responsive.
Dislikes (Value for money): The feel is high in comparison to other colleges providing the same value, like Penn State and a few other state universities that are in the top 200 as per the QS university ranking. The tuition fees do cover insurance, but the insurance can be found elsewhere. The food is expensive on campus and so are other purchasable amenities.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1300
Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104775
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Q:   How to get into Cornell University from India for an MS in CS?
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Given below are Cornell University MS in CS requirements:

  • Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in CS. However, those who have majored in another field and minored in CS will be fully considered too
  • The applicants must have a proven record of excellence as an undergraduate grader / TA in a Computer Science course
  • Experience as an undergraduate researcher is highly recommended
  • IELTS with a 7.0 or higher score / TOEFL with 24 score or higher in Writing, Listening, and Reading sections and 28 or higher in Speaking component  
Q:   How much is Cornell University application fee for an MS in CS?
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A non-refundable Cornell University application fee of USD 105 for graduate courses has to be paid at the time of the submission of the online application. Along with the Cornell University MS CS applications, the applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Academic transcripts of all course-work
  • Three letters of recommendation including at least one that addresses expository skills and the ability to work in a classroom setting
  • TOEFL / IELTS score
  • An essay which explains how the degree programme and the thesis area resonates with career plans
Q:   What is the acceptance rate for Cornell MS in CS?
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Cornell University has mentioned that the MS in CS programme is highly competitive. The programme admits students with outstanding academic records. Cornell University MS in CS programme admits students who have excelled as undergraduate TAs and who have shown an inclination towards independent research. There shall be typically 10-15 MS students at any one time at Cornell University. This means that Cornell University admits 7-8 students per year in its MS in CS program.

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Answered 20 hours ago

It is not called a fake Ivy, at least not officially. Cornell University remains a fully legitimate and important member of the Ivy League athletic conference. The below given maybe the reasons for Cornell being called a fake Ivy -

  • While being selective, Cornell acceptance rate is much higher than th

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Lalit Shukla

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Yes, Cornell actively recruits and welcomes Indian talent, with many already enrolled there. In fact, Indian students are one of the largest groups at Cornell. 

As per the selectivity, the Cornell admissions are brutal with its acceptance rate going as low as 8.9%. It is even less for international s

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Pallavi Garg

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The top companies who have hired UG students of Class of 2025 Cornell University are-

  • Amazon
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Accenture 
  • IBM
  • Meta
  • Capital One
  • Deloitte Consulting
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co. 

Top MBA recruiters for the Class of 2025 are Amazon, EY, McKinsey & Company, Royal Bank of Canada, EY, Bain & Company, etc. 

 

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Chandra Sharma

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A successful PhD student at Cornell University is defined by their ability to go from the role of a student to an independent and creative scholar who can conduct original research and contribute to their discipline. 

Look at the expectations and resources given below - 

  • Teaching & Mentorship 
  • Professi

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Mamona Dixit

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Cornell University primarily has only one intake per year for PhD programs with almost all the cohorts beginning in the Fall Semester

The university uses a unified admissions system but the exact deadlines may vary by the kind of courses. 

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