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Below are the Yale Admission deadlines for the 2024 intake:

  • However, the Application for the PG courses will be closed by  April 15, 2024. 
  • The Yale University application deadline for the MS course is Apr 15, 2024. 
  • The Yale University application deadline for the MBA course is April 9, 2024

Yale University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(19 courses)
INR 42 L - 79 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-7 years
Exam AcceptedDuolingo: 90 & Above, TOEFL: 65 - 100, PTE: 70 & Above, GMAT, GRE, IELTS: 6 - 7
MS(26 courses)
INR 40 L - 79 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, PTE: 70 & Above, GRE, IELTS: 7 & Above, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(17 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 70 & Above, SAT
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Q:   How to get admission in Yale University from India?
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It can be extremely competitive for Indian students to get into Yale University, as the acceptance rate stands at 4.6%. The students require more than just good grades. Given below are the exact Yale University entry requirements - 

  • Great extracurriculars which show leadership and passion
  • Teacher's recommendations
  • English language  scores (with tests like IELTS, TOEFL)
  • Application via the Common App or Coalition App
  • Entrance tests like SAT or ACT (optional)
  • A recognized bachelor's degree with a strong GPA
  • Documents like an SOP, updated CV or resume, academic transcripts 
Q:   How can an Indian student get into Yale?
A: 

According to latest statistics, Yale University acceptance rate for first-year students is 4.5%. Here are some of Yale entry requirements: 

  • An application fee
  • Recommendations from two teachers and one counsellor
  • School report with transcript
  • Standardized test scores
  • English language proficiency score
  •  Mid-year report & final report (as applicable)
Q:   What GPA do you need to get into Yale?
A: 

International students generally need a GPA of around 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. They should be in the top 10% of your class. Not only a good GPA, they would also have to meet the given admission requirements - 

  • English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
  • Top notch essays, personal statement and extracurriculars
  • Very challenging classes in their previous coursework (honours, Andhra Pradesh or IB)
Q:   Is GRE compulsory for Yale University?
A: 

Although the Yale University hasn't given a set test minimums for admissions for international students, it is suggested to have a score above 85, as that is considered to be good. However Students applying for PhD and Master's in Business courses requires a GRE score. 

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Yale University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How is Yale University ranked by US World?
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As per  the US News Rankings 2026, Yale University has earned top positions under various categories such as National Universities, Best Value Schools, Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, etc. If we compare the 'National Universities Rankings',

Yale University ranks #4 in 2026 and showed a stable trend with the same rank in 2025

Q:   Is Yale University expensive for International students?
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The cost of attending Yale University can vary depending on the main factors such as course, level of study (UG and PG) and accommodation status. However, International students considering Yale could be a little higher than compared to US citizens. 

The UG programme Academic tuition fee for international students is around (INR 48L - INR 50 L ) per annum, depending on the course. It’s (INR 60L - INR 69L ) for PG programs.

Check out the below table for the total expenses for UG students at yale university:

2023-2024 Estimated cost of attendance for Yale UG students:

                                Estimated cost for 2023-2024 for UG students

Tuition and Fees 

USD 64,700

Housing

USD 10,900

Meal plan

USD 8,280

Estimated books and personal expended 

USD 3,700

Student activities fee

USD 125

2023-2024 Estimated cost of attendance for Yale PG students:

Costs 

Per anum

Housing and food

USD 25,793

Academic 

USD 1,4440

Personal

USD 3,155

Medical

USD 2,756

Transportation

USD 2,964

Tution fees

USD 46,900

Total cost of living

USD 36,108

Total fees

USD 83,008

The above fees might change depending on the courses the applicants choose at Yale University. 

Q:   How is the Yale ranking measured by US World?
A: 

The US World and News uses many parameters to check the Yale University rankings. Some of them are the average 6 year graduation rate, average first-year retention rate, student-faculty ratio, faculty members salaries rank and many others. 

Look at these parameters with their weightage -

Yale University Ranking Criteria (US News)

Weightage

Average 6-year graduation rate

16%

6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant

5.5%

6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant

5.5%

Average first-year student retention rate

5%

Over performance (+)/Underperformance (-)

10%

Median federal loan debt for graduation borrowers

5%

College grads earning more than a HS grad

5%

Student-Faculty Ratio

3%

Faculty salaries rank

6%

Percent of faculty who are full-time

2%

Q:   Are QS rankings accurate for Yale University?
A: 

To rank universities like Yale, QS uses many parameters. The QS ranking releases an annual ranking report that is based on a methodology that is based on a lot of parameters like -

  • Academic reputation
  • Sustainability
  • Employer reputation
  • Employment outcomes 

As per QS,  Yale University ranks at 21 for the year 2026. This rank has improved by 2 spots from the last year rank of number 23

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Q:   Is Yale University good for MS in computer Science program?
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Yes, Yale is certainly be a good choice for an MS in Computer Science. The university consistently ranks well in the US for the course and university graduates are very high in demand to some of the best companies in the US and globally.

Given below is how US News and THE have ranked the course over the years:

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THE - PG Computer Science

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32

US News - Computer Engineering PG

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30

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27

Q:   Is Yale University hard to get into?
A: 

Yes it is hard to get yale university, especially with an acceptance rate of just 3.9% upholding its reputation as a highly selective institute and its admission process involves a thorough evaluation process, Considering academic excellence, essays, LORs, SOP, extracurricular activities and many more. 

Q:   Is Yale University good for an MBA program?
A: 

Yale University’s MBA programe is said to be one of the best places to do an MBA. According to the reputable rankings below, it secured the 18th position in the QS Global MBA ranking for 2020,2021and 2022. In THE (Times Higher Education) climbed to 8th in 2021 and maintained its ranking till 2023. In the US News & world report finance MBA ranking, it achieved 17th in 2022 and maintained that rank in 2022 and 2023. However, in the below table, we can see slight fluctuations. Still, Yale University stands strong in the global ranking, making it a good choice for MBA aspirants looking for a high-quality program. 

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QS - Global MBA [8]

17

18

18

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics [9]

8

9

US News & World Report - Finance MBA [10]

21

17

17

US News & World Report - Graduate Business School [10]

9

7

Coming to the placements, Yale School of Management (SOM) class of 2022, more than 96.1% of students received a job offers by 3-months post-graduation. The overall median salary was $160,110. The employers that hired students of Yale University SOM include Accenture, American Express, Team 8, Google, Dell, Bank of America, Ralph Lauren, etc. Yale University SOM provides career placement support to students by providing network opportunities and summer internships and by preparing them for interviews

Q:   Is MBA costly at Yale University?
A: 

Yes, if you're an Indian student, an MBA from the university is definitely expensive. The tuition fee is around INR 73.4 L per year. If you take into account the cost of living as well, your overall expenses go very close to the INR 1 Cr mark.

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Yale University placement rate is around 93.5%. The average salary of Yale University graduate is USD 90,097 (INR 81.94 L). A few top industries for which Yale graduates work are Financial Services, Education, and Healthcare. Yale University graduates work for leading sectors that are listed below:

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For the two kinds of admission deadlines ED and RD for the Undergrad courses at Yale the decision dates and timelines vary, The Yale admission deadline and the decision dates for Yale UG are given below, take a look - 

  • UG Regular application (2026 Intake): Jan 2, 2026
  • Submission of financial aid mate

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Princeton, Harvard, and Yale are considered the "Big 3". Their dominance in American College football being the reason. Also called "HYP", these 3 universities still remain rivals. Each of them have consistently ranked among the top 25 global universities for several years.

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International students should know about the Yale University admission deadlines for applying to this university. For UG courses, there are two kinds of deadlines: the Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD). Students are recommended to apply for ED because the Yale acceptance rate is better f

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Yes, Yale University accepts international students after 12th CBSE. International students can apply for the Yale University bachelor's courses. Given below are the admission requirements for students applying for the UG courses here - 

  • A strong academic record 
  • High scores in SAT or ACT (In SAT: 680

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