How to apply for Princeton University from India?
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Indian students should check the basic qualification and requirements before applying to any UG or PG programs. The application for UG is available on Common or coalition app, where PG students can apply through online university portal. The application portals for UG and PG are given below:
- UG: Coalition or Common App
- PG: graduate-apply.princeton.edu/apply
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Princeton University tuition fee is between INR 53L and INR 61 L for UG, and INR 46 and INR 55L for PG programs. International students can check the table below for tuition fee of popular programs below:
Course | Tuition |
|---|---|
INR 46.54 L - 55.99 L | |
INR 46.54 L - 55.99 L | |
INR 53.57 L | |
INR 53.57 L - 55.99 L | |
INR 53.57 L - 61.14 L | |
INR 53.57 L - 58.51 L | |
INR 53.57 L - 58.51 L | |
INR 58.51 L | |
INR 53.57 L - 55.99 L |
Princeton University is attended by 197 students from India, per the latest enrollment stats. The Class of 2029 includes students from 65 countries. China, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are the other Asian countries represented at Princeton Jersey.
Given below is a breakdown of the Class of 2029 based on ethnicity.
| Background | Precentage of Students |
|---|---|
| White | 28.5% |
| Asian American | 27% |
| International Citizens | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 8.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% |
| Black of African American | 5.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Yes, Princeton is the #1 university in the world in 2026, according to US News. It also ranks #1 as part of the Best Value Schools category rankings given by the same platform. Given below is how US News ranks Princeton for different categories.
| Category | Rank in the US (2026) |
|---|---|
| Best Colleges for Veterans | #6 |
| Learning Communities | #11 |
| UG Research or Creative Projects | #11 |
| Best UG Engineering Programs | #11 |
| Studies Abroad | #36 |
Many famous scientists attended Princeton University or atleast were affiliated with it, as part of their research. Some popular ones are mentioned below.
- Richard Feynman - Pursued a PhD in Princeton University, won a Nobel Prize in Physics
- Kip Thorne - Pursued a PhD in 1965. Known for his work on understanding Gravitational waves. Nobel Laureate in Physics
- Frances Arnold - Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2018)
- John Hopfield - American Physicist and Emeritius Professor at Princeton. Won a Nobel in 2024 for Physics, for his work on energy functions and Machine Learning.
Wentworth Miller attended the University of Princeton. He is known for his role of Micheal Scofield in Prison Break. Miller pursued a UG degree in English Literature, graduating in 1995.
He was part of the singing groups and acted in campus productions before he started his career. Apart from acting, he also screenwrited the 2013 thriller movie, Stoker.
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