Next Up: Exchange and Visiting Facts
Incoming Students
Start Your Journey to Cornell
From the moment you decide to come to Cornell, you join the more than 250,000 members of the Big Red family around the globe.
Whatever your interests, you can pursue them here. Our multidisciplinary approach allows you to try new things, discover new passions, and get practical experience at a world-class Ivy League university.
The Office of Global Learning manages two different pathways for international undergraduates to study at Cornell. Both pathways offer a unique opportunity for you to experience Cornell's welcoming campus culture and pursue your interests across academic disciplines.
On this page: Find out how you can come to Cornell on international exchange or as a visiting student.
International Student Voices
Meet two international undergraduates who spent time at Cornell and come along for a busy day on campus with Shivani, a master’s of engineering student from India.
Video: The Cornell Experience
We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Until then, here's a sneak peek at what Cornell has to offer.
More to Explore
Take a campus tour with student tour guides, hear chimesmaster Chenchen Lu '23 play the alma mater on TikTok, and check out Cornell's famous A. D. White Library.