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Yale University — the 3rd oldest higher education institution in the United States — is consistently in the top 20 in the world according to major university rankings. Its origin dates back to the 1640s, when colonial clerics wanted to create a college to preserve the tradition of European liberal education.
Its foundation, in fact, happened in 1701. The institution is now part of the Ivy League (a group that brings together the eight most prestigious universities in the United States) and is located in the city of New Haven, in the state of Connecticut, in the northeast of the United States.
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Five former U.S. presidents (including George Bush Sr. and son, and Bill Clinton), as well as dozens of world leaders and more than 60 Nobel Prize winners have passed through the University.
Yale in numbers
With its mission of “cultivating citizens to lead and serve in all spheres of human endeavor,” Yale today has about 13,000 students. Of these, about 6 thousand are undergraduate, and there are another 7,500 graduate and professional development students. In total, there are almost 3 thousand foreign students at the University, coming from 123 different countries.
Throughout its history, Yale has graduated five American presidents – one of them, Bill Clinton, met Hillary on campus -, 19 Supreme Court justices, 13 billionaires and many heads of State. Many celebrated alumni return to campus to participate in events such as Master's Teas, informal and intimate interviews that take place at each college.
Among alumni, faculty and researchers, Yale has more than 60 Nobel laureates. The structure of the university is also impressive: there are more than 800 laboratories and a net worth of$ 29 billion.
In the main international rankings, Yale also does pretty. Check out its position in some of the top lists of the branch in 2024:
10th place in The Times Higher Education World's best rankings;
16th place in QS World University Rankings;
11th place in the Shanghai Ranking.
How much does it cost to study there?
The institution offers need-based aid (that based on family income) and today 51.46% of its students receive aid. Each school has its own procedures for applying for financial assistance or scholarships. The cost to study there is$ 53,430 per year, not taking into account the student's personal expenses.
In the daily life of the campus, there are some curious facts. One is the cult bulldog Handsome Dan, the University's mascot since 1889. The other is the rivalry with Harvard, which reaches its apex with an annual American football game known as the Game. Since 1875, the game has gathered thousands of students and alumni in one big party.
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The Yale schools
The University divides its activities among 14 different schools. The undergraduate courses, however, are all from Yale College; the remaining schools offer master's or doctoral degrees in specific fields. Check it out:
Yale College
It offers courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science and engineering.
Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
It offers postgraduate programs (both masters and doctoral).
School of Architecture
Postgraduate courses in architecture and design focused on the environment are taught here
School of Art
Professional courses aimed at students graduating from another degree or coming from art schools and conservatories are held here.
Divinity School
It houses master's degrees in the fields of theology, divinity and religion.
School of Drama
Focused on theater and Performing Arts, the school offers master of Arts degrees as well as certificates for actors and year-long technical internships
School of Engineering and Applied Science
The name says it all: it offers master's and doctoral degrees in engineering and Applied Sciences.
School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
It offers master's degrees in Forestry and Forest Sciences, Environmental Sciences and management.
Law School
Yale Law School offers the LL.M. (Master of laws) and J. D. (Judge training).
School of Management
The Yale School of Management. It houses the University'S MBA as well as the Masters in Advanced Management and in Management Science.
School of Medicine
The Yale School of medicine, accessible to students who have completed preparatory courses at other institutions.
School of Music
As the name implies, it offers Masters and doctorates in music, as well as a certificate for professional musicians.
School of Nursing
School of Nursing that offers Masters and doctorates in the area.
School of Public Health
It offers master's and scientific master's degrees in the field of Public Health.
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How to apply
Yale's selection process follows the pattern of most universities in the U.S. and involves taking standardized and English proficiency tests, reviewing academic curriculum, submitting letters of recommendation, and writing essays. There is no minimum score required to guarantee a place. However, some of the college freshmen's most recent scores averaged 710 on the SAT out of 800 possible points; and 32 on the ACT out of 36 points.
To be accepted, applicants must apply directly to the school, college, or program of their choice: Yale College for undergraduate degrees, The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for graduate programs, or one of the professional schools. See the full list of schools and centers at this link.
Famous Yale alumni
Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of Morse code
George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, former U.S. presidents
Cole Porter, composer
Jodie Foster, actress
Mario Monti, Prime Minister of Italy
John Kerry, US Secretary of State
Scholarships to Yale
Yale Awards financial aid based on the student's family income. Each school has its own procedures for applying for financial assistance or scholarships. According to the university, about 55% of students receive some form of aid. You can check out more details about the procedures at this link.
For high school students, One program worth keeping an eye on is Yale Young Global Scholars. Each year, it selects high school juniors from around the world for a two-week course at the University. Although the program is paid, it also offers scholarships, and it is a great opportunity for those who want to study at Yale at the undergraduate level.
What is it like to study there?
Brazilian Barbara Cruvinel, who graduated from Yale, was a columnist for Estudar Fora. Through her texts and videos, Bárbara told what life is like for Yale students, showing dormitories, buildings, laboratories, extracurricular activities and artistic presentations. Below you can see some of the videos of her experience:
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