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Yale University

#16 QS World Ranking#11 THE RankingUnited StatesPrivate nonprofit
  • QS ranking#16
  • Acceptance rate5%
  • Typical GPA3.9+ median
  • Tuition / year$69,900

Overview

About Yale University

World's best law school (Yale Law); residential college system creates tight community; global leadership pipeline

  • International environmentDiverse; ~11% intl UG; strong arts culture alongside rigorous academics
  • Teaching styleDiscussion-intensive; seminar culture; interdisciplinary

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Law
  • Humanities
  • Arts (Drama
  • Music)
  • Medicine
  • Political Science
  • History

Best for

  • Future lawyers
  • politicians
  • diplomats
  • academics
  • artists

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: 3.9+ median; top-class profile
  • TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+
  • SAT/ACT required; no minimum; holistic review
  • Difficulty: Extremely Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: 5%
  • Deadline: UG: Jan 2 (QEA: Nov 1) | Law: Feb 15 | PhD: Dec–Jan

On campus

Campus and location

Guaranteed housing all 4 years; residential college system excellent

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)69,900 (UG)
  • Living cost (USD)21,000–26,000
  • ScholarshipsNeed-blind for all; meets 100% need; avg aid ~$68k

  • Financial Aid at Yale University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    United States2 Jan 2026
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  • Yale Scholarship at Yale University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    United States2 Jan 2026

  • Funding for PhD Students at Yale University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    United StatesThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Funding for PhD Students! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Yale University . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
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  • Graduate Assistantships at Yale University 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    United States15 Dec 2025
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsTop law firms, State Dept, CIA, UN, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs
  • InternshipsFellowship-heavy; Yale World Fellows; limited co-op
  • EmployabilityPremier for law/government/non-profit; strong in academia

The honest view

Why students choose Yale University

  • Need-blind for all; meets 100% need; avg aid ~$68k
  • Employability: Premier for law/government/non-profit; strong in academia

Worth knowing

New Haven city safety concerns; less entrepreneurial than Stanford/MIT; arts-heavy culture not for everyone

GlowBal's insider note

UNRESOLVED_SOURCE_CLAIM: Need-blind for international undergraduates. INSIGHT: Residential college system is Yale's greatest differentiator. Yale Law is #1 US law school by near-universal consensus.

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