Cornell University

Cornell University

 

Ithaca, NY 14853

History
Once called "the first American university" by educational historian Frederick Rudolph, Cornell University represents a distinctive mix of eminent scholarship and democratic ideals. Adding practical subjects to the classics and admitting qualified students regardless of nationality, race, social circumstance, gender, or religion was quite a departure when Cornell was founded in 1865.

Today's Cornell reflects this heritage of egalitarian excellence. It is home to the nation's first colleges devoted to hotel administration, industrial and labor relations, and veterinary medicine. Both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, Cornell University is the most educationally diverse member of the Ivy League.

Courses offered
Cornell has seven undergraduate colleges; a graduate school; professional-degree schools in business management, medicine, law, and veterinary medicine; and affiliated faculty units. Cornell University's colleges, schools, and other academic units offer more than 4,000 courses, 70 undergraduate majors, 93 graduate fields of study, undergraduate and advanced degrees, and continuing education and outreach programs. Many undergraduates participate in a wide range of interdisciplinary programs, play meaningful roles in original research, and study in Cornell programs in Washington, New York City, and the world over.

Most well known for/Specialises in:
There are few universities anywhere in the world with the research scope of Cornell University. That research spans a vast array of subjects, and ranges from the basic and theoretical work to applied research.

Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
Admission dates and details are regularly updated and are best accessed directly from the official website of the university.

Scholarships offered
Cornell Financial Aid staff work closely with undergraduate students and their parents. Cornell has made the commitment to students who demonstrate financial need by assisting in meeting that need with one or more financial aid components. Each aid application is carefully reviewed by a financial aid counselor and a specific aid package is designed to meet demonstrated need.
The graduate school places a very high priority on providing students with adequate support through fellowships, assistantships and grants.

Presence in India
Weill Cornell, Cornell's medical college, has a commitment to global health which is manifest through long-standing international partnerships, including a couple in India. Faculty and students at all levels participate in wide-ranging service, research, and training activities to develop innovations and improve health among the world's poor.

Source: India Syndicate