William Marsh Rice University
Rice University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States. Small in size (approximately 4,789 undergraduate students), but with a global reputation in engineering, natural sciences, architecture, and music. Located in Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, it is close to the world’s largest medical complex and NASA Johnson […]
Bachelor's degree: $71,140 per year
Master's degree: from $57,030 per year
Doctoral studies: Most PhD programs are fully funded
Stanford University is one of the three or four best universities in the world according to all key ratings. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, 50 kilometers from San Francisco. It was here that Google, Netflix, Yahoo, HP, LinkedIn, Instagram were founded – Stanford graduates and students changed the way the modern world is […]
Bachelor's degree: $64,890 per hour
Master's degree: about $64,890
Doctoral studies: most PhD programs are fully funded
University of California, Berkeley is the strongest state university in the USA and one of the best in the world. Berkeley is ranked #12 in the world by QS 2026 and #1 among US public universities by US News — for the 16th time in the last two decades. At the same time, Berkeley remains […]
Undergraduate: $48,726 per hour
Master's degree: $32,652 to $48,000 per hour
Doctoral studies: most PhD programs are fully funded
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles is one of the best public universities in the USA and the world. UCLA receives more applications than any other university in the country: more than 145,000 applicants annually — more than the combined contingent of all Ivy League universities. The location in Los Angeles gives students unique access to […]
Undergraduate: $55,976 per hour
Master's degree: from $17,550 to $32,652 per hour
Doctoral studies: most PhD programs are fully funded
The University of Chicago (UChicago) is one of the most intellectually demanding universities in the world. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, UChicago ranked #13 in the world — jumping 8 spots from #21 last year. UChicago consistently ranks among the world’s top 3 in economics and social sciences, and rightfully in the top […]
Undergraduate: $73,266 per hour
Master's degree: about $68,652 per hour
Doctoral studies: most PhD programs are fully funded
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is one of eight Ivy League universities, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. It is the only Ivy League university originally conceived as a practical institution: Franklin created it to prepare people capable of solving real-world problems. In the US News Class of 2026 ranking, UPenn ranked #7 among national […]
Bachelor's degree: $73,978 per year
Master's degree: from $35,000 to $90,000 per year
Doctoral studies: Most PhD programs are fully funded
The University of Saint Mary (USM) is a private Catholic university in Leavenworth, Kansas, a 45-minute drive from Kansas City. Founded in 1923. It is a small university with a strong practical orientation — about 1,500 students, a faculty-student ratio of 11:1, and more than 30 undergraduate programs. For foreign applicants, USM is a real […]
Undergraduate: $36,936 per hour
Master's degree: $9,073 per hour
Doctoral studies: payment by credit hours
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is one of the leading private research universities in the USA, consistently ranked in the top 20 of the US News national ranking. Located in Nashville, a city with a unique cultural identity and an actively developing technological and business ecosystem. Vanderbilt is known for its exceptionally generous financial aid system: starting in […]
Undergraduate: about $66,000 per hour
Master's degree: from $22,000 to $67,000 per hour
Doctoral studies: most PhD programs are fully funded
Yale University
Yale University is one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1701, and one of eight Ivy League universities. In US News 2026, Yale ranks #4 among national universities—higher than all Ivy League universities except Princeton and Harvard. Yale Law School is the #1 law school in the United States almost every […]
Bachelor's degree: $72,500 per year
Master's degree: from $44,000 to $88,000 per year
Doctoral studies: Most PhD programs are fully funded
Northwestern University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States, located in Evanston, a 20-minute drive from Chicago. This combines a university environment with full access to the opportunities of one of North America’s largest business and cultural centers. Northwestern is particularly renowned for its programs in journalism, engineering, music, and […]
Bachelor's degree: $69,375 per year
Master's degree: from $62,000 to $82,000
Doctoral studies: Most PhD programs are fully funded
Duke University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States. It combines a strong engineering school, a world-class medical school, one of the country’s top business schools, and a vibrant research environment. Admission to Duke University is challenging—the acceptance rate for the class of 2029 was a historically low 4.8%—but it’s […]
Bachelor's degree: $73,172 per year
Master's degree: $55,000–$75,000 per year
Doctoral studies: PhD programs are in most cases fully funded
Cornell University is the only Ivy League university founded on the principle of educational access for all. Since its opening in 1865, it has combined research rigor with a practical focus, offering programs ranging from engineering and medicine to hospitality and architecture. Admission to Cornell requires strategy: the competition is fierce, but its application approach […]
Bachelor's degree: $49,816 to $73,946 per year
Master's degree: from $20,800 to $88,934 per year
Doctoral studies: $20,800 per year
The California Institute of Technology is one of the most prestigious science and engineering universities in the world. Caltech specializes exclusively in science, engineering, and technology. Despite its small size—approximately 990 undergraduate students and 2,400 total students—the institute ranks among the top ten universities in the world according to all key rankings. Admission to Caltech […]
Bachelor's degree: $65,622 per year
Master's degree: $68,001 per year
Doctoral studies: $68,001 per year
Brown University is often called the most liberal university in the Ivy League—there are no required general education courses, and students design their own curriculum. This attracts applicants seeking not just a prestigious degree, but also the opportunity to pursue an unconventional academic path. The competition is also one of the most competitive in the […]
Bachelor's degree: $74,568 per year
Master's degree: from $9,320 per course (approximately $74,560 per year with a standard course load of 8 courses)
Doctoral degree: from $9,320 per course (approximately $74,560 per year for a standard 8-course course load)
Dartmouth College is one of eight Ivy League universities and one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1769. Despite the college status in its name, Dartmouth is a full-fledged research university with professional schools of business, medicine, and engineering. Its key feature is its small size and exceptional academic quality—approximately 4,570 […]
Bachelor's degree: $71,265 per year
Master's degree: from $74,868 to $88,000 per year
Doctoral program: Fully funded – stipend of $49,862 per year + tuition and insurance coverage
UNC Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, or UNC Chapel Hill for short, is one of the most renowned public research universities in the United States.
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is the “Michigan” people usually think of when they think of one of the strongest public universities in the United States.
University of Virginia (UVA)
Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)
Bachelor's degree: $62,982/year
Master's degree: $43,000/year
PhD: $40,000 – $60,000/year
Georgetown University is a prestigious private research university in Washington, DC, USA, known for its strong programs in international relations, business, law, politics and social sciences, with a vibrant international student environment and a campus in the historic Georgetown district.
Bachelor's degree: $74,520/year
Master's degree: $60,000–68,000/year
PhD: $33,000–35,000/year
Emory University is a prestigious private university in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1836. It is known for its strong programs in medicine, business, public health, science, and the humanities. The campus combines historic architecture, modern laboratories, and an active student life.
Bachelor's degree: ≈67,000 USD per year
Master's degree: ≈50,000–70,000 USD per year
PhD: about ≈90000–110000USD per year
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, USA. Known for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, business, arts, and social sciences. CMU is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research and preparing students for successful careers in science, technology, business and the creative industries.
Undergraduate: $90,000–$95,000 per year
Master's degree: $90,000–$100,000 per year
PhD: about $90,000–$100,000 per year
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a leading private research university in the United States, located in Cambridge, near Boston. MIT is a global leader in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, economics, and fundamental science. The university is known for its strong focus on practice, scientific research, startups, and technological innovation.
Undergraduate: £24,000 – £40,000 per year
Master's: £23,000 – £40,000+ per year
PhD: £28,150 – £32,600 per year
A private research university in the United States, founded in 1636. Considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world, it is known for its strong programs in law, business, medicine, engineering, and social sciences, its high student selection rate, and its robust financial aid system.
Bachelor's degree: $80,000 – $87,000 per year
Master's degree: $62,000 – $70,000 per year
Doctoral studies: from $30,000 – $60,000 per year
Columbia University
A prestigious Ivy League university located in the heart of New York City. Offers strong programs in business, journalism, international relations, and engineering, as well as broad career opportunities
Bachelor's degree: about $60,000 per year
Master's degree: average $58,000 per year
Doctoral studies: free*
One of the most prestigious universities in the United States, part of the Ivy League. Strong in natural sciences, engineering, economics, and the humanities. Known for a high level of academic support and generous scholarships
Bachelor's degree: about $60,000 per year
Master's degree: average $58,000 per year
Doctoral studies: free*
A leading U.S. research university and a global leader in medicine, biotechnology, and international relations. Distinguished by a strong focus on research, practice, and interdisciplinary studies
Bachelor's degree: $63,340 per year
Master's degree: $65,956 per year
Doctoral studies: about $65,000 per year
A large public research university in the United States with a high academic ranking. Offers a wide range of programs, strong STEM fields, and more affordable tuition compared to private universities
Bachelor's degree: from $55,000 per year
Master's degree: $15,000 – $40,000 per year
Doctoral studies: $10,000-$30,000 per year
