Study Abroad

Houston University has been ranked at No. 77 in the 2026 Best Colleges in the Future Leaders list as per TIME Magazine. This ranking highlights the university's position among the Top colleges in preparing today's students for better leaders tomorrow. Also, in the National Universities rankings by U.S. News, UG ranks at No. 68 among the public universities in 2026. 

Famous personalities who have studied at Cornell include Toni Morrison (novelist, author), Gillian Anderson (Actress), Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Lawyer and Jurist), Tsai Ing-Wen (Politician and Legal Scholar), Christopher Reeve (Actor, Activist, Director), Bill Nye (TV Presenter), Jimmy Smits (Actor), William Sadley (Actor), etc. 

Yes, for most students traveling internationally, extra baggage is most valuable benefit. Airlines like Lufthansa often allow two checked bags (23kg each). Indian carriers like Air India or IndiGo often allow an additional 10kg 

You must show a valid student identification card at check in. You need to show your admission letter. At the time of check in some airlines ask for student visa.

You are eligibile if your age is 12 or older. Also, you must have admission in currently in college or have an acceptance letter. Check specific airline rules. Some carriers like Emirates restrict this to ages 16 to 31.

For UG students at Cornell University, the housing for 2025-26 is USD 13,246 (Around INR 12 lakh) and the expenses for food is USD 7328. Housing rates are given below: 

Residence Hall Rates

Graduate / Professional Hasbrouck Community Single

About 52 Nobel-prize winners have been affiliated with Cornell University as faculty or alumni members. A few of these current faculty members are David M. Lee, Roald Hoffmann, Harold Varmus. Alumni members who have won Nobel prize are Pearl Buck, Arthur Ashkin, Claudia Goldin, Toni Morrison, Eric Betzig, Steven Weinberg, etc. 

The acceptance rate of Cornell University is around 8.41%. Though the acceptance rate signifies that this university is very competitive, it is advised to start the application early. Academic record is one factor that Cornell Uni considers. Other factors that are also considered include: 

• Intellectual potential
• Honesty, open-mindedness of students
• Involvement with extracurricular activities, work experience, community engagement
• Reasons to choose Cornell

Yes, the University of Manchester campus is definitely safe. The security at the university's campus grounds is contactable 24/7, and there are surveillance cameras located throughout the area. The resident halls of the university also have swipe-card entry systems so no unsolicited person (s) can enter. Also, each residence has a team from ResLife who reside in the hall and offer guidance and assistance if required.

Yes, students can opt for private rental accommodation in close proximity to the UoM campus as well. Students can visit the website of Manchester Student Homes since it operates on behalf of the universities in Manchester to help students look for uni-approved off campus accommodation. Moreover, it provides general housing advice and listings of available properties in the private sector.