Princeton University Admission

Located in New Jersey, USA, the University is home to over 7,753 students including 1,700 international students making it around 23% of the total students. The University has an acceptance rate of 4.49% for undergraduate programs and 9.39% for graduate programs. US News & World Report has ranked Princeton University 1 out of 435 global universities. Princeton University is a prestigious university, known for its top courses in Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Economics, Chemistry, Architecture, and Humanities. The University provides over 300 advanced degrees at the graduate level and 37 undergraduate courses, along with 50 certificate courses in humanities and engineering. The eligibility criteria for admission in various programs vary depending on the program-specific requirements. International students are required to submit scores of English proficiency tests.

Princeton University has flexible admission options with two annual intakes: Single-Choice Early Action and Regular Decision. The most preferred intake by international students is the Fall intake.

The University offers more than 300 advanced degrees annually across 45 departments and programs at the graduate level. Princeton University offers over 37 undergraduate courses, along with 50 certificate courses in humanities and engineering. Below listed are the top courses chosen by international students.

Graduate Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria at Princeton University vary depending on the course and major. Below are the eligibility criteria for top Master's programs for international students.

To pursue an undergraduate degree at Princeton University students must fulfill the following eligibility requirements - 

The application process for international students at Princeton University involves several steps to ensure eligibility and proper documentation. International applicants must first submit an online application through the application portal of Princeton University. Below are the steps that can be followed further 

 

Step 1: To apply for the undergraduate program, students are required to apply through Common Application. For students who are looking to apply for graduate programs must visit. “Princeton Graduate School Application Portal”.

 

Step 2: Fill out the application form and upload the following documents.

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  Academic Transcripts
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  School Report and Counselor Letter
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  Two Teacher Recommendations
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  Graded Written Paper
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  English Proficiency Test Scores like TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE (for international applicants)
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  Financial Aid Application (due November 9 for early applicants, February 1 for regular decision)
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  Financial Documents (For International Students)

Step 3: Pay the application fee of USD 75 for undergraduate programs. For graduate programs pay USD 100 and submit the application form. 

To apply for student housing at Princeton University, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official “Princeton Housing and Real Estate Services” portal and apply for housing. 

Step 2: Provide preferences for room types (single, double, or suite) and select a meal plan.

Step 3: Pay the USD 200 housing deposit, the deposit is non-refundable if the student cancels or fails to check in by the specified move-in date

Step 4: Submit the application. 

Princeton University provides scholarships for both international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Indian students applying for these scholarships must have maintained a minimum GPA as per the university norms in their previous academic studies. To apply for a scholarship at Princeton University follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Visit “Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)” and check the eligibility criteria. Family income under USD 100,000 generally qualifies students for full coverage of tuition, housing, food, and personal expenses.

 

Step 2: Complete the CSS (College Scholarship Service) profile before 1 February 2025. Graduate students must apply for financial aid through the Graduate School's portal and provide income details via the CSS Profile. 

 

Step 3: Upload the following documents.

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  Income tax returns (latest)
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  Bank statements and investment records
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  Any other income or financial document that is relevant. 

 

Step 4: Submit the application.