Cornell University

Cornell University is a private, land-grant research university founded in 1865 in Ithaca, New York, by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White. Established to offer instruction in any field of knowledge, from the humanities to the applied sciences, Cornell comprises multiple undergraduate colleges and graduate schools, each with academic autonomy. The university includes satellite medical campuses such as Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and Weill Cornell Medicine‑Qatar. Nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region and bordered by gorges, the Ithaca campus features natural beauty and extensive facilities including the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Cornell is a member of the prestigious Ivy League and is committed to multidisciplinary excellence in education and research.