Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by SC Johnson College of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in real estate finance and applied business analytics.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong real estate finance programme
Strong applied analytics focus
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's
Excellent global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Management in Real Estate: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $68,000 – $80,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in real estate finance, corporate finance, and general management.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in real estate finance, applied analytics, and corporate finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by SC Johnson College of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in management, hospitality (a globally #1 ranked hospitality management programme), and applied business analytics.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
World #1 ranked hospitality management programme
Strong applied analytics focus
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's
Excellent global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Management in Hospitality: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $68,000 – $80,000 per year (MBA; indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in hospitality, consulting, finance, and general management, with a globally recognised hospitality brand.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in hospitality management, real estate, and applied analytics. Home to a world-leading hospitality research programme.

Course

MBA

Offered by SC Johnson College of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)

Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in management, hospitality (a globally #1 ranked hospitality management programme), and applied business analytics.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
World #1 ranked hospitality management programme
Strong applied analytics focus
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised MBA tracks
Excellent global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $150,000 – $170,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 700+ (or GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in hospitality, consulting, finance, and general management, with a globally recognised hospitality brand.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in hospitality management, real estate, and applied analytics. Home to a world-leading hospitality research programme.

Course

Marketing

Offered by SC Johnson College of Business

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in marketing, hospitality marketing, and applied consumer analytics.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong hospitality marketing specialisation
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's
Excellent global alumni network
Strong applied consumer analytics focus

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $68,000 – $80,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in hospitality marketing, consumer goods, and brand management roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in hospitality marketing, consumer analytics, and brand management.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's Department of Economics is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in applied economics and econometrics, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong applied economics and econometrics research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised research areas
Excellent global alumni network
Close-knit graduate community

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field with strong academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into academic research, consulting, and policy analysis roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in applied economics, econometrics, and agricultural economics. Strong ties with Cornell's Dyson School.

Course

Architecture

Offered by College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning is part of the Ivy League and one of the most historic and respected architecture programmes in the USA, renowned for its rigorous design education.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
One of USA's oldest architecture programmes
Rigorous design education
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's programmes
Excellent global alumni network

Programme & duration: MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into leading architecture firms, urban design, and academic research roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in architectural design, urban planning, and preservation.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is part of the Ivy League and known for strong research in structural engineering and environmental systems, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong structural engineering and environmental systems research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's programmes
Excellent global alumni network
Strong applied mechanics focus

Programme & duration: MEng/MS: 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in structural engineering, environmental systems, and general civil engineering roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in structural engineering, environmental systems, and geotechnics.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is part of the Ivy League and known for strong research in nanotechnology and photonics, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong nanotechnology and photonics research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's programmes
Excellent global alumni network
Strong applied physics focus

Programme & duration: MEng/MS: 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in nanotechnology, photonics, and general electrical engineering roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in nanotechnology, photonics, and applied electromagnetics.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is part of the Ivy League and known for strong research in aerospace propulsion and robotics, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong aerospace propulsion and robotics research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised Master's programmes
Excellent global alumni network
Strong applied mechanics focus

Programme & duration: MEng/MS: 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in aerospace, robotics, and general mechanical engineering roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace propulsion, robotics, and applied mechanics.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in genetics and developmental biology, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong genetics and developmental biology research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised research areas
Excellent global alumni network
Close-knit graduate community

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into academic research, biomedical research, and biotech roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in genetics, developmental biology, and molecular biophysics.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's Department of Psychology is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in developmental and social psychology, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong developmental and social psychology research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised research areas
Excellent global alumni network
Close-knit graduate community

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into academic research, clinical psychology training, and applied psychology roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in developmental psychology, social psychology, and human development. Strong ties with Cornell's Bronfenbrenner Center.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Cornell Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 45 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell Law School is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in international law and dispute resolution, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus and dual New York City options.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong international law and dispute resolution programme
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Dual NYC-based programme options
Excellent global alumni network
Close-knit graduate community

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $68,000 – $78,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into international law, dispute resolution practice, and corporate law roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international law, dispute resolution, and comparative law.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Government

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #17

Cornell's Department of Government is part of the Ivy League and known for strong programmes in international relations and comparative politics, benefiting from a beautiful upstate New York campus.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong international relations and comparative politics research
Beautiful upstate New York campus
Wide range of specialised research areas
Excellent global alumni network
Close-knit graduate community

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $52,000 – $62,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into academic research, international organisations, and policy analysis roles.

Student experience

Scenic, close-knit campus in Ithaca. Strong sense of community and student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international relations, comparative politics, and political economy.

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