Cornell University United States

Cornell University United States


 

Cornell University is a private institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,261, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 745 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Cornell University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 16. Its tuition and fees are $45,359 (2013-14).

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, N.Y., has more than 500 student organizations on campus, which range from the Big Red Marching Band to the International Affairs Society. First-year students live together on north campus, and the university has housing options for upperclassmen and graduate students, though many choose to live off campus. Cornell has a thriving Greek life, with around 70 total fraternity and sorority chapters. Cornell has more than 30 NCAA Division I varsity teams that compete in the Ivy League. The Cornell Big Red are perhaps best known for their successful men’s lacrosse team, which won seven consecutive Ivy League titles from 2003 to 2009. Cornell also has a strong hockey program.

Cornell’s 14 colleges and schools each admit their own students and provide their own faculty, even though every graduate receives a degree from Cornell University. Cornell’s two largest undergraduate colleges are the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Its graduate schools include the highly ranked S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, College of Engineering, Law School, Weill Cornell Medical College and a well-regarded program in education. Cornell is also well known for its top-ranked College of Veterinary Medicine and the highly esteemed School of Hotel Administration. One of Cornell’s oldest traditions is Dragon Day, during which a dragon built by first-year architecture students is paraded through campus and then burned during a bonfire celebrating the coming of spring. Notable alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, author E.B. White and Bill Nye, the "Science Guy."



Applying

When applying to Cornell University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 2, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 1. The application fee at Cornell University is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 16.6 percent.






Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Cornell University is 9:1, and the school has 55.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Cornell University include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 96.3 percent.


Paying for School

At Cornell University, 48.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $37,822.

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Tuition and fees     $45,359 (2013-14)
Room and board     $13,678 (2013-14)



Contact details

Telephone:    (607) 254-4636 (4-INFO)
Fax:    (607) 254-6225
Location:    Day Hall Lobby
Email:    info@cornell.edu
Hours:    8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday

Mailing address:

Campus Information and Visitor Relations
Day Hall Lobby
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853


University of Pennsylvania United States

University of Pennsylvania,United States



University of Pennsylvania is a private institution that was founded in 1740. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,682, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 302 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Pennsylvania's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 7. Its tuition and fees are $45,890 (2013-14).

The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The Penn Quakers have more than 25 NCAA Division I sports that compete in the Ivy League, and are noted for successful basketball and lacrosse teams. Penn offers housing in more than 10 College Houses, but many students live in the numerous off-campus apartments and houses available. More than 25 percent of the student body is involved in Greek life, which encompasses about 45 fraternities and sororities. The school also offers a number of clubs and organizations, ranging from performance groups like the Latin and Ballroom dance club to student publications such as the Penn Political Review. Penn works closely with the West Philadelphia area through community service and advocacy groups.




Penn has 12 schools: Four offer undergraduate and graduate studies and eight offer only graduate studies. Penn’s highly ranked graduate programs include its Wharton School, School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Law School and School of Medicine. Penn’s other notable graduate programs include its Design School and School of Dental Medicine. Penn, though secular, has a strong religious life with its Hillel for Jewish students, Penn Newman Catholic Center and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. More than 2,000 students each year participate in international study programs offered in more than 70 countries around the world. Notable Penn alumni include former U.S. President William Henry Harrison, poet William Carlos Williams and businessman Donald Trump.

Applying

When applying to University of Pennsylvania, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of Pennsylvania is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 12.6 percent.


Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at University of Pennsylvania is 6:1, and the school has 69.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Pennsylvania include: Finance, General; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Economics, General; History, General; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 97.8 percent.




Paying for School

At University of Pennsylvania, 45.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $36,048.

Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.

Tuition and fees     $45,890 (2013-14)
Room and board     $12,922 (2013-14)

Contact

Address: 3451 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Phone:+1 215-898-5000

University of Wisconsin-Madison United States


University of Wisconsin-Madison United States



 University of Wisconsin--Madison is a public institution that was founded in 1848. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,863, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 936 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Wisconsin--Madison's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 41. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,403 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,653 (2013-14).

The University of Wisconsin—Madison lies along the southern shore of Lake Mendota in the city of Madison. The Wisconsin Badgers compete in 25 NCAA Division I sports and are part of the Big Ten Conference. Students can get involved in more than 800 student organizations on campus. There is also an active Greek life and social scene on campus, evident in Wisconsin’s reputation as one of the top party schools in the country. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, but many choose to do so. Students can opt to live in one of the 10 residential communities where they learn and live with other students and faculty.

The University of Wisconsin—Madison’s highly ranked graduate schools include the School of Education, Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, College of Engineering, School of Business, School of Medicine and Public Health and Law School. The school’s legacy of public service was founded on the "Wisconsin Idea" that education should influence and improve people’s lives beyond the classroom, which has led to strong ties with the university in its community, and throughout the world. Notable Wisconsin alumni include former Vice President Dick Cheney, renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, author Joyce Carol Oates, aviator Charles Lindbergh, naturalist John Muir and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.



Applying

When applying to University of Wisconsin--Madison, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of Wisconsin--Madison is $44. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.6 percent.


The University of Tokyo Japan

 The University of Tokyo Japan


About the University The University of Tokyo (Todai) is Japan's top university, a world-class center for research, and a vibrant academic community. World-class research Todai's researchers have been at the forefront of their fields since our foundation in 1877. Today, their cutting-edge research regularly appears in top international journals and has earned multiple Nobel prizes. Research at Todai across the arts and sciences is both broad and deep, as specialist knowledge is shared across traditional boundaries to further human understanding. A robust education Todai's undergraduate education emphasizes the liberal arts for the acquisition of strong communication skills, a sound ethical framework, and interdisciplinary awareness, together creating a solid foundation for specialized knowledge. Volunteer activities, internships and other off-campus experiences are an increasingly important part of a Todai education. A vibrant community Todai is a vibrant community in which world-class researchers work together with excellent students from Japan and more than 100 other countries. Alumni fill leading positions throughout Japan, Asia, and increasingly around the world. Mission Todai aims to be a world-class platform for research and education, contributing to human knowledge in partnership with other leading global universities. Todai aims to nurture global leaders with a strong sense of public responsibility and a pioneering spirit, possessing both deep specialism and broad knowledge. Todai aims to expand the boundaries of human knowledge in partnership with society.




Main Campus
7-3-1
Hongo
113-8654  Tokyo
Japan


Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland

 Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland



The Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of the two prestigious Swiss federal institutes of technology. From its foundation in 1853, EPFL has evolved into a strategic centre of innovation in Switzerland and an internationally recognized institution. Nowadays, it regularly ranks among the best universities in Europe and in the world in academic rankings. Over the years, EPFL has become increasingly international, recruiting the best students and outstanding faculty worldwide. With 112 nationalities on campus, 50% of its faculty and 70% of its PhD students from abroad, no wonder EPFL has been ranked one of the most international campuses by the Times of Higher Education Supplement.

Throughout its history, EPFL has kept evolving, revamping its programmes or creating new curricula to anticipate scientific and technological developments. Today, EPFL offers complete curricula in basic sciences, engineering, computer science and communication systems, life sciences, architecture, civil and environmental engineering, both at Bachelor's and Master's level. It also offers Master programmes in Nuclear Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Management of Technology and Financial Engineering. To students interested in getting involved in research, the Doctoral School offers 19 PhD programmes across the various research institutes of EPFL.



The programmes are structured to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research. Throughout their studies, students have the opportunity to be actively involved in research projects in the campus' 250 laboratories and research groups. EPFL offers ideal conditions for multidisciplinary research and plays an important role in a variety of scientific and industrial partnerships (Blue Brain, Space Centre, Solar Impulse, and many others).

In addition to its commitment to high standards in education and research, EPFL strongly supports technology transfer and the creation of new enterprises, particularly through its on-campus Science Park, which hosts over 100 companies, plus about 15 start-ups every year.

EPFL delivers highly regarded degrees and its graduates enjoy excellent international or domestic employment opportunities. Not surprisingly, 92% of them find a position within 6 months of their graduation.
Other info

Number of students: 6550
Female students : 25%
Foreign students: 38%
Semester tuition fee CHF 633.- (Swiss and Non Swiss)

Schools & number of students
Electrical & electronics engineering; Mechanical engineering; Materials science; Microengineering - (STI): 1724
Environmental sciences & engineering; Civil engineering; Architecture - (ENAC): 1536
Computer science; Communication systems - (IC): 1267
Chemistry & Chemical engineering; Mathematics & Mathematical sciences; Physics - (SB) : 1375
Life sciences & technology - (SV): 280
Management of technology - (MTE) : 146




Doctoral Candidates
Total number candidates (2011): 1900
Female candidates: 27%
Foreign candidates: 70%
No semester tuition fee; one administrative fee paid during completion of the degree (CHF 1,200, Swiss and non-Swiss)
Eighteen transdisciplinary doctoral programs





Contacts


Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Student Services - Bâtiment BP, Station 16, CH-1015 Lausanne
Phone: +41 21 693 43 45 - Fax: +41 21 693 30 88
student.services@epfl.ch