Cornell

Cornell University is a private research university located in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, it was established with a mission to provide broad access to education and to advance knowledge through research. It is a member of the Ivy League and operates as a large, multi-campus institution with a strong emphasis on both undergraduate and graduate education as well as professional training.

The main campus sits in the scenic Finger Lakes region, while the university maintains additional facilities and campuses, including Cornell Tech in New York City on Roosevelt Island and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, with Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar offering education and clinical programs abroad. Cornell offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through numerous colleges and schools, such as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering; College of Architecture, Art, and Planning; College of Human Ecology; the School of Industrial and Labor Relations; the School of Hotel Administration; and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

The university is known for interdisciplinary research and strong programs across fields including engineering, agriculture, the life sciences, the humanities, and the arts. It houses notable research centers and facilities, such as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, extensive library systems, and a global network of affiliated medical and research institutes. Cornell’s alumni include leaders in government, industry, science, education, and culture, reflecting its long-standing influence on higher education and public life.