Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

The tuition fee is 29,500 USD per year.

This is a research-oriented PhD program in Biomedical Engineering designed to develop leaders in human health through quantitative analysis and design. It integrates engineering and life sciences, offering flexibility to tailor coursework and research specialization. The primary requirement is completing an original research project leading to a doctoral thesis.

Focus areas include Biomechanics & Mechanobiology, Biomedical Imaging & Instrumentation, Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine, Molecular & Cellular Engineering, Systems & Synthetic Biology, Tissue Engineering & Biomaterials.

The PhD curriculum includes core BME courses, seminar courses, four graduate electives (two in each of two minor areas), and continuous enrollment in research courses each semester. A minimum of 10 semesters is required for the degree.

Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in engineering, or exceptional science students with demonstrated knowledge in advanced math, calculus-based physics, and introductory computer science. Requirements include Graduate School standards, English proficiency, three recommendations, and GRE scores are not accepted.

In Person, Ithaca, NY. Minimum 10 semesters. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 8% of applicants.

Cornell University, founded in 1865 in Ithaca, New York, is an Ivy League research university that blends rigorous scholarship with broad public engagement. As both a privately endowed institution and New York State's statutory land-grant university, Cornell brings together liberal arts, engineering, agriculture, and professional schools to offer wide academic choice across more than twenty colleges and programs. Its historic mission emphasizes teaching, research, and service, making Cornell a global destination for students seeking depth and interdisciplinary opportunity.

Academically, Cornell is known for high-impact research across the sciences, humanities, and applied fields. With about 25,582 students and over 6,200 international learners, the campus provides extensive resources including research centers, interdisciplinary institutes, and industry partnerships that support undergraduate and graduate training. Students benefit from hands-on learning, internship networks, and faculty mentorship that often include international collaborations and community-engaged projects.

Life in Ithaca balances scenic natural spaces with a lively arts and dining scene and strong student services, from career counseling to study abroad advising. Residential options, student clubs, and entrepreneurial hubs help newcomers settle in and build professional pathways both in the United States and abroad. For international applicants seeking world-class research, wide program choice, and a community that values public service and innovation, Cornell offers a supportive and stimulating environment.