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On April 27, state senators Andrew Dickson White and Ezra Cornell successfully passed the bill that chartered Cornell University, establishing the institution on Ezra Cornell’s farm in Ithaca. Three years later, Cornell welcomed its first students, and A.D. White was inaugurated as the university's first president. As a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York, Cornell, designated as a federal land-grant institution in New York State, holds a unique responsibility within the Ivy League. The university has considered it a responsibility to contribute to all fields of knowledge with a focus on public engagement, aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the state, the nation, and beyond.
Since its inception in 1865 in Ithaca, NY, on the traditional lands of the Cayuga Nation —Cornell has emerged as a leader in education, a catalyst for innovation, and a promoter of the common good. Over the past 150 years, the university has adapted and grown in response to new challenges, fostering remarkable individuals and achieving groundbreaking discoveries while nurturing a community characterised by belonging, rich traditions, and impactful legacies.
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Popular Programs
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cognitive Science
- Asian Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Industrial and Labour Relations
- Fiber Science
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Design and Environmental Analysis
- China and Asia-Pacific Studies
- Biology & Society
- Agricultural Sciences
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Scholarships
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
- State Grants and Scholarships
- New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- New York State Excelsior Scholarship
- Cornell Endowed Scholarships
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Federal Pell Grant
Intakes and Deadlines
Cornell University Offers One Intake
The Fall Intake
Fall Intake: For the fall intake, applications for Early Action close at the beginning of November. For the fall Intake, the applications for Regular Decision close at the beginning of January.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate applicants need a high school degree or equivalent qualifications (with a GPA of 3.50), a personal statement, two academic references (or letters of recommendation), and an English language proficiency test. The University accepts IELTS, Duolingo, and TOEFL, with a minimum score of 7.5 for IELTS, 130 for Duolingo, and 100 for TOEFL.
Graduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.5) in a relevant subject, a statement of purpose, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and proof of English language proficiency. The University accepts IELTS and TOEFL, with a minimum score of 7.0 for IELTS and 99 for TOEFL. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.
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