MS in Materials Science and Engineering 

at Cornell University, Ithaca

A few of the reasons for which Cornell University USA is known for are given below:

• Ivy League status with a land-grant mission
• Popular study areas of Cornell University are Engineering, Architecture, Business, Law, Medicine, etc.
• It has a global reach with a strong international community. On top of this, Cornell is highly respected among international and Indian students for its Business, STEM, Public Policy programs
• Located in Ithaca, NY. Ithaca boasts about its natural beauty known for its gorges, state parks, and waterfront
• Cornell is a top-tier R1 university and known for its cutting-edge research

Cornell is ranked very highly by several prominent ranking platforms for its courses & overall infrastructure.

Listed below are some of the top accolades Cornell law has achieved:

·      #12 overall university rank (Shiksha)

·      #14 for best law schools in the US (Unofficial source)

·      #15 for LL.M. programs (Shiksha)

·      #15 for overall law courses (Shiksha)

·      #35 for best law studies in the US (Unofficial source)

Cornell University is known to offer a range of courses for international students that have received top rankings throughout the recent years. Some of the highly ranked courses at the university include MS, Computer Science Engineering, Business and Management, and Electrical Engineering. The overall rankings of these programs are given as follows:

According to the Shiksha Popularity world rankings, Cornell University has been ranked at #14 in 2025 and #16 in 2024. The university is globally recognised and is known for its academic excellence. Some of the other world rankings of the university are given as follows:

According to U.S. News & World Report, Cornell University tuition is USD 66,014. When compared with the national average cost of tuition fee which is CAD 43,477, Cornell University is more expensive. Cornell University cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: An estimate for Cornell University international students for 2023-24 is given below:

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Cornell University Master of Health Administration duration is 2 years. For one-year, Cornell MHA will cost around USD 85,376 (Around INR 73.6 L). For this course, Cornell follows a holistic admission policy. To get admission to this course, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree. Also, full-time work experience and healthcare experience are preferred but not required. A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required. Other application materials required to apply for this course are:

• Resume
• SOP
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• TOEFL / IELTS scores

Here are Cornell University MEng in Engineering Management requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a variety of STEM backgrounds. Accepted applicants have a sequence of Math that includes Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics course
• No work experience is required
• Online application
• Academic SOP
• Academic transcripts
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Application fee
• English language proficiency score
• Technical writing sample

Getting a part-time job work opportunity while at college can provide you with extra money and increase your professional skills. Cornell students will be able to locate hourly student employment opportunities on the Student Job and Internships posting page as well as in Workday. Students are advised to check both sites for employment opportunities.

Yes, international students are required to have a strong command of English language in order to be successful in their engagement in their university studies. IELTS as an English language proficiency score is accepted by Cornell University. The minimum ELP requirements for admissions are given below:

Undergraduate: To be most competitive, following minimum scores are required for admission to Cornell University UG courses:

The highest average salary of Cornell graduates by industry is USD 211,667 in Law/Legal Services. Students can check below the industry-based average salary at Cornell University: