Yale University

For MS in Computer Science course at Yale, GRE score is required. There are no absolute cut-offs. However, accepted students usually score in the 90th percentile in the GREs. For TOEFL scores, the university requires scores above 100. Applicants seeking admission to this course are required to apply through Yale Graduate School. The university considers everything in the application such as strong GPA, recommendation letters, personal statement, etc. The tuition fee for MS in CS at this university can be around USD 49,500 (Around INR 42 lakh).

In the 2026 edition of the Best Colleges, Yale University ranking is #4,  according to US News. In one of the world rankings by Times Higher Education rankings, Yale indeed ranks among the Top 10 Universities in the world. In THE rankings, it is ranked at #10 position in 2026. In the world rankings by QS, Yale ranks at #16 in 2027. 

Yes, Yale is a large research private university. It is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities-very high research activity. Also, it is a member of Association of American Universities (AAU). In the context of the research facilities, Yale has 70+ core Science facilities, and 15.9 million volumes across the university's collections, and 10 campus libraries. A few of the research areas at the university are:

• Physical Science Resources
• Genomics & Proteomics
• Cell & Tissue Based Technologies
• Imaging

In 1701, Yale University was established as a Collegiate School. As per the early history of the university, a group of 10 ministers led by the Reverend James Pierpont of New Haven met in nearby Branford in 1700 to form a college. Basically, in 1701, the Connecticut legislature adopted a charter to erect a collegiate school. But, the university's roots go back to 1640s. In 1718, the school became Yale College. At present, there are more than 15,000 students. Yale is a private Ivy league research university in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Office of International Students and Scholars at Yale hosts a number of events for international students. A few of the events that are conducted by the university are:

• Tax Webinar
• Lunch & Learn: Navigating U.S. Healthcare
• New Haven Street Art Walking Tour
• OISS Open House: Coffee with the Director

Yale University offers 150+ courses. The courses at the university are offered at the UG and PG levels. At Yale College (UG education), 80+ majors are available. The top majors among the first-year students are Biomedical Engineering; Psychology; Biomedical Engineering; History; English; Ethics, Politics, and Economics, etc. Yale University has 14 academic schools. A few of these are Yale College, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, School of Art, School of Architecture, School of Engineering & Applied Science, Law School, School of Management, etc.

Yes, international students seeking admission to Yale University have to submit an English language proficiency score. For the same purpose, IELTS score or equivalent can be submitted. For UG admission, below-given minimum scores are required:

• In TOEFL, at least 100 is required
• an IELTS score of 7 or higher
• Duolingo with 120 test score

For Graduate courses, the minimum scores may vary from course to course. So, check the official website to know the exact details.