Cornell University

In the 2025 edition of National Universities category, Cornell University ranking is slightly above Top 10 Universities in the US. So, Cornell ranks at #11 in the US-specific ranking universities. In 2024, it was placed at #12 position. Over the years since 2022, the university's position has remained in the Top 20 National Universities.

Cornell University MS fees vary from INR 17 L to INR 55 L for first-year. The below table includes the first year fees of popular MS specializations at Cornell:

For international students, Cornell University fees for an year is USD 65,204 (Around INR 55 L) for the 2023-24 academic year. Now, since this is the fee for one year, one can expect the tuition fee to be around this amount only. The living expense that a UG student has to bear are USD 25,038 (9 months). The expenses amount in INR is around INR 21 L.

The decision to choose between Cornell or Stanford University Or Columbia University depends on students choice. Note all these 3 universities are Ivy League universities and are known for their academic excellence. A comparison between these 3 universities is given below: 

Cornell’s ranking has improved in the 2025 edition of National Universities ranking by a top-ranking publisher. In 2025, the university ranks at #11 position whereas, in 2024, it ranks at #12 position. So, it can be said that the university ranks at slightly above than Top 10 Universities in the U.S. In the world rankings too, the university ranks among the Top 20 Universities in the world in the latest rankings.

Studying at Cornell University can be considered expensive for Indian students as the cost sums up to be more than 50 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

In order to secure admission, all overseas applicants must fulfill certain Cornell University admission requirements for international students, which are listed below:

• Official academic transcripts;
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS: 7.0 - 7.5 | TOEFL: 86-100);
• Resume/CV;
• Statement of purpose;
• Letters of recommendation;
• SAT/ACT score;
• GRE/GMAT score (if applicable); and
• Financial documents.

Cornell University offers a number of UG and PG programs. At the UG level, 80 majors and over 100 Graduate and Professional programs are offered. As per some reviews, this university is best known for its Architecture, Engineering, Hotel Administration, and Agricultural Sciences programs. Economics, Human Development, Biology, Political Science are all notable programs in the College of Arts and Sciences of Cornell.