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Ithaca, United States
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Cornell University

Ithaca·university
Scholarship available

#13

QS Rank

$60,000

Tuition/yr

37,458

Enrollment

About Cornell University

Cornell University is an Ivy League institution located in Ithaca, New York, known for exceptional engineering, business (Cornell SC Johnson), agriculture, and liberal arts programs. The university combines academic rigor with a beautiful natural environment. Cornell is one of the largest Ivy League schools, offering diverse programs across seven colleges. The university emphasizes research involvement for undergraduates and maintains strong industry partnerships. Cornell's location in upstate New York provides a tight-knit community while maintaining access to major cities. Graduates are highly sought by employers across technology, finance, consulting, and engineering.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#13
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#20
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#18
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#12

Campus & Location

Province

NY

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–1,500/mo | Food: USD 350–550/mo | Small college town; affordable with strong Cornell alumni network and Nepali community.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(3)

Master of Science — Information Science

Cornell University Computing Bowers

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$50k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

Cornell MBA (Johnson)

Johnson Graduate School of Management

Business & Management
MBA~$68k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Engineering — Computer Science

Cornell Tech / CS

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$56k/yr1 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.cornell.edu. Information may change — verify with Cornell University’s official website before applying.