Overview

Cornell University, also an Ivy Leage university, ranked 16th globally (QS World Universities rankings 2024), is a strategic partner of VinUni. Cornell is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the US, and is one of the top 12 universities with the highest number of Nobel laureates.

At-a-Glance

Acceptance Rate (Master’s): 8%

Average Base Salary after MPS in Applied Economics and Management: USD 87,582 (US based), USD41,502 (non-US based)

Average Base salary after MPS in Data Science and Applied Statistics: USD 92,222

Average Base salary after M.S. Degree Program in Systems/Mechanical Engineering: $48,000 – $600,000

Visit School Website: Cornell University

Address: Ithaca, NY 14850, United States

Program Overview

Under the 3+2 program, students will study for 3 years at VinUni and complete the next 2 years at Cornell University. During 2 years at Cornell, students will study 1 year of undergraduate program at Cornell as a visiting student and apply to the Master program at the end of the year. After 5 years of study, students will earn a Bachelor’s degree from VinUni and a Master’s degree from Cornell University.

Spending the first year as a visiting undergraduate student allows participants to become fully immersed in Cornell’s rigorous academic environment, campus resources, and culture, easing the transition into graduate-level studies. This unique program offered by VinUni makes entry into the Ivy League programs more accessible to the students – an exclusive option that is only available to VinUni students.

Program Options

[3.5+1.5] Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Degree in Applied Statistics and Data Science (for VinUni CECS students)

[3.5+2] M.S. Degree Program in Systems/Mechanical Engineering (for VinUni CECS students)

[3+2] MPS in Applied Economics and Management (for VinUni CBM & CAS students)

Admissions Requirements

• Minimum 2.5/4.0
  • Note: for MPS in Applied Statistics & Data Science: Min GPA: 3.2/4.0
• Minimum score requirements: https://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/international-students

100 and above on the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition

5.5 and above on the iTEP

120 and above on the Duolingo English Test

7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic

70 and above on the PTE Academic

191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale

and based on each program.

• Application fee
• For MPS in Applied Statistics and M.S. Degree Program in Systems/Mechanical Engineering: Students must have max 8 credits left to complete the undergraduate program before starting the first semester at Cornell.