Admissions for International Students
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Admissions for International Students
With 22% of its student body coming from abroad, Yale University offers a diverse and exciting global environment in which to study.
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Yale’s history of including international students is a long one, starting back in the 1800s. Today, Yale welcomes the largest international community in its history, with a current enrollment of 2,841 international students from 121 countries.
Applying to Yale
To be considered for acceptance to Yale, interested applicants must apply directly to the school, college, or program where the degree will be awarded: Yale College for undergraduate degrees; the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for doctoral programs and some master’s degrees; or one of the professional schools for those seeking a professional degree. Each program has its own procedures for international applicants and for applying for financial assistance.
Undergraduate education
Yale College
Yale is committed to the idea of a liberal arts education through which students think and learn across disciplines, literally liberating or freeing the mind to its fullest potential. All undergraduate or bachelor’s degrees (BA and BS) at Yale are offered through Yale College.
Yale Summer Session
Yale Summer Session offers academically rigorous and innovative undergraduate programs and courses open to visiting students from around the world.
Graduate education & professional schools
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Advanced degrees are offered through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and 13 professional schools (see links below). Information on programs of study, academic requirements, and financial aid are specific to each school.
School of Engineering & Applied Science
Jackson School of Global Affairs
Other Programs
- Yale Summer Session
- Institute of Sacred Music
- English Language Institute
- Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program
- Yale Young Global Scholars
- Yale Young African Scholars
- Open Yale Courses
- Coursera Free Online Courses
Fellowships and Financial Aid Assistance
Yale offers significant financial assistance to international students to cover tuition costs as it does with students from the U.S. Each school at Yale has its own procedures for applying for financial assistance or fellowships. Please contact directly the school to which you are applying for their list of fellowships and financial aid opportunities.
Yale also offers a small number of academic exchange programs with universities around the world. The following are some of the opportunities which are available.