Princeton University is proud of its teaching staff, because Princeton teachers are the developers and creators of the famous TOEFL language test. An impressive part of the equipment used is the result of the scientific achievements of university scientists. To enter this educational institution is an honor for many students of the world, the selection of students for enrollment is very strict, only 10% of applicants have a chance to study at one of the best universities in the world.

The university provides all possible assistance to students in paying for tuition, about 60% of first-year students are holders of financial assistance, the average amount of which is about $35.7 thousand, provided that the estimated fee for the year of study is $37 thousand.

The complex of university book depositories has more than seven million books. The main library of the university is the Garvey S. Firestone Memorial Library. The Firestone Library and ten specialized libraries at Princeton University contained 7.2 million books in 2010, making it one of the largest university libraries in the world.

Today, the university has more than 300 student organizations, which makes student life more interesting and diverse. The university also pays great attention to the development of sports: Time magazine named Princeton University as one of the "strongest university sports teams." The most developed sports are American football, basketball, rowing, lacrosse, rugby, water polo, volleyball, golf and tennis.

Now on campus, in addition to classrooms, a library and a museum, there is a church, a park, several theaters and exhibition halls, as well as a cinema, restaurants, cafes and bars for spending time outside of school.

Type of university.

Location.

The university is located in Princeton, New Jersey. This is a magnificent green town, combining a variety of shops, residential areas, many restaurants.

The city of Princeton is located in Mercer County, about seventy kilometers from cities such as New York and Philadelphia. The population of the city exceeds fourteen thousand inhabitants.

Nowadays, the city is known to viewers all over the world for the fact that most of the events of the popular TV series House M.D. take place within the walls of its hospital.

The university is on the 1st line according to the National University Rankings in the US ranking for 2012, and ranks 5th among world universities according to the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings in the ranking for 2011-2012.

Number of students.

7,783 students, among which 1491 are foreigners from more than 100 countries of the world.

Accommodations.

More than 97% of students live on the territory of Princeton in five resident colleges, each of which is a complex of several dormitories for 450-500 students and has dining rooms, as well as libraries, classrooms for classes and seminars, cafes. Two or three, rarely four students live in spacious rooms.

Princeton University students are provided with housing for the entire course of study - 4 years. For the first two years, students live in college dormitories, which is a prerequisite for everyone. Undergraduates have the freedom of choice: they can stay in a hostel on campus or find an apartment in the city of Princeton. Since the second option is not affordable for most students, they prefer to stay on campus.

List of awards and achievements.

• Ranked #1 among all national colleges and universities in Forbes' "America's Best Colleges" in 2008.
• America's leading university in terms of the number of national awards received by faculty, students and alumni.
• More than 90% of graduates are employed within six months.
• Ranked 8th in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2007.
• 6th in arts and humanities, 7th in natural sciences, 11th in social sciences.

The university can rightfully be proud of its graduates: 35 Nobel Prize winners, 19 winners of the US National Science Medal. The names of Princeton University graduates are known all over the world: Peter Bogutsky is one of the largest modern archaeologists, Woodrow Wilson is an alumnus, rector, governor of New Jersey, US President, Paul Krugman is a Nobel Prize winner in economics, John McCarthy is an American scientist in in computer science, winner of the Turing Award for his contribution to the field of artificial intelligence, Wentworth Miller - American actor, James Madison - President of the United States, John Nash - Nobel Prize in Economics, Andrew Wiles - British mathematician, proved Fermat's Last Theorem, Daniel Tsui - Nobel laureate prizes in physics for the discovery of the fractional quantum Hall effect, Brooke Shields - model, actress, Albert Einstein - Nobel Prize winner in physics (teacher) and many others.

Faculties.

Architecture and urban planning, geological and geophysical sciences, physics, mathematics, technical and applied sciences, astrophysical sciences, biology, economics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, politics, physical culture.

Prices and requirements for admission.

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• English level:
• undergraduate: IELTS 7.0+, TOEFL 100+;
• master's degree: IELTS 7.5+, TOEFL 108+;
• Academic requirements: GPA from 3.0
• Tuition fee $49330
• Accommodation $9450
• Food $6840
• Estimated pocket money $3500

A member of the prestigious Ivy League, Princeton is famous for its programs in both the humanities and the exact sciences. Princeton is the alma mater of many well-known politicians, businessmen and scientists, including mathematician and Nobel Prize winner in economics John Nash, who is known to non-scientists as the hero of the film A Beautiful Mind.

Story

The university was founded in 1736 and became the fourth college of the British colonies in North America after Harvard, Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. Princeton was then called the College of New Jersey. In its early years, the university resembled English colleges, emphasizing a classical education.

Everything changed in 1768 when John Witherspoon became president of the university. The new head of the university completely changed the principles of the college: in his opinion, the university was supposed to train new leaders of the new American nation. Education standards were revised towards tightening, and in parallel, the president of the university attracted investments in the educational institution. Princeton began to prosper. Many of its alumni were participants in the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which discussed the creation of the US constitution. Another important document in the history of the United States - the Declaration of Independence - is signed by John Witherspoon himself.

The College of New Jersey acquired the status of a university only in 1896 due to the expansion of the programs offered. At the same time, the university was officially renamed Princeton University after the name of the city in which its campus was located. Four years later, a school of graduate education was founded at Princeton, where they began to award master's and doctoral degrees.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the president of Princeton was his alumnus Woodrow Wilson, who later became president of the United States. He did a lot for the development of his alma mater, in particular, he introduced a system of seminars and colliquia, which made the traditional educational process based on lectures more individual in relation to each student. It is believed that it is to Wilson that Princeton owes the authority that he has today.

Programs

At Princeton, you can study the humanities, social sciences, engineering and natural sciences. In these areas, you can get a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a doctoral degree (PhD). Unlike its competitors, Harvard and Yale, Princeton does not have a school-faculty of medicine, law, business, and divinity. However, this does not affect the prestige of the university.

The MSc at Princeton offers degrees in Architecture, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Nearby Languages ​​and Cultures. East”, “International Relations”.

You can get a PhD degree in one of 42 specializations, including, in particular, architecture, anthropology, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, molecular biology, computer science, ecology, economics, philology (including Slavic studies), geology, archeology, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and international relations.

Number of students

Compared to many other famous and prestigious universities, Princeton is a small university with only 8,000 students. Slightly more than five thousand of them study in the bachelor's degree. There are 12 Nobel Prize winners among Princeton faculty today. Well-known and respected academic universities usually consider it their main task to prepare graduate students who will determine the future of science. At Princeton, by contrast, undergraduate education is a priority. At the same time, Princeton has one of the lowest undergraduate student-faculty ratios in the country: 6 to 1.

Famous Alumni

US Presidents Woodrow Wilson and James Madison, US Secretary of State under George W. Bush James Baker, politician, Pentagon Chief Donald Rumsfeld, Forbes Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes, US First Lady Michelle Obama, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, Hewlett CEO- Packard Meg Whitman, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and editor-in-chief of The New Yorker David Remnick, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Princeton is the alma mater of writer Nina Berberova, archaeologist Peter Bogutsky, astronaut Charles Conrad, British mathematician who proved Fermat's Theorem, Andrew Wiles, actor Jimmy Stewart, actress Brooke Shields, Oscar-winning screenwriter Ethan Cohen, and actor David Duchovny. He studied at Princeton, but the writer Francis Scott Fitzgerald did not finish his studies.

UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE

Princeton is made up of college(Undergraduate College), that is, an undergraduate degree in which you can get a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) diploma.

Princeton College has six dormitory colleges that house undergraduate students, especially the first two years. In this sense, the Princeton bachelor's program copies the classical collegiate type - Cambridge and Oxford.

Princeton also has graduate School(Graduate School), focused primarily on postgraduate programs that lead to the degree of Doctor of Science (PhD), but there are also master's programs. In total, the university offers more than forty programs in four main areas - "Humanities", "Natural Sciences", "Social Sciences" and "Applied Sciences".

In a separate division within Princeton are allocated:

Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs(Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs). It offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs for those who are interested in politics and want to make a career in the government or diplomatic service.

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(School of Engineering & Applied Science) combines the academic approach of a research institute with the flexibility of a liberal arts college. The programs offered by the school are based on the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and interdisciplinary education.

School of Architecture(School of Architecture) teaches undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students in the areas of "Architecture", "Design" and "Urban Studies". Students study the history and theory of architecture, as well as explore the latest developments in urban planning and design.

The structure of Princeton also includes research centers, laboratories, research institutes, a theater, museums and one of the world's largest libraries.

ADMISSION CONDITIONS

Undergraduate

The competition at Princeton is very large: only 10% of applicants become undergraduate students. In addition to the excellent performance of candidates, the university also takes into account the personal qualities and non-academic talents and abilities of potential students.

Applicants must provide a high school diploma and grade transcripts, teacher references, write two essays, take SAT and TOEFL tests, and any information (for example, portfolio, publications, diplomas for winning olympiads) that can improve your chances of admission. Princeton has the right to invite candidates for an interview to make a final decision.

Information for undergraduate applicants: www.princeton.edu/admission

Master's and Postgraduate Studies

There are a lot of people who want to continue their education at Princeton and study at a master's or graduate school: every year the university receives about 10 thousand applications, but a little more than a thousand are accepted.

Mandatory requirements are a bachelor's degree (preferably with a high GPA), transcripts of grades, a resume, a motivation letter explaining why you chose this particular program and exactly at Princeton, recommendations, GMAT or GRE test results, as well as TOEFL or IELTS, if previous education was not in English.

It is important for applicants to graduate school to demonstrate academic achievement and scientific potential, since PhD programs at Princeton involve serious research work.

Information for graduate and graduate applicants: www.gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

COST OF TRAINING (per year):

• Undergraduate: 42 thousand dollars
• Master's and postgraduate studies: 43 thousand dollars

Scholarships

Princeton selects students based on their achievements and potential, not their ability to pay for their studies. So the university strives to create equal opportunities for applicants from families with different incomes and from different countries. Instead of educational loans, the university provides scholarships and grants, as well as work on campus for which students receive a salary. 60% of undergraduate students receive financial aid to pay for tuition. The average scholarship is $44,000 per year. Thanks to this policy, Princeton students graduate without tuition debt.

Financial Aid for Undergraduate Applicants: www.princeton.edu/admission/financialaid/

All graduate students, as well as most graduate students, receive financial assistance while studying at Princeton. As a rule, financial assistance consists of scholarships provided by the university itself, salaries for work as a teaching assistant or for participation in scientific research. In addition, financial assistance to graduate students in the form of grants is offered by external organizations, for example, various foundations.

Funding sources for undergraduate and graduate studies at Princeton: www.gradschool.princeton.edu/costs-funding

Princeton University (official website http://www.princeton.edu/) is one of the oldest universities.

The history of its formation has more than one century. It was first founded in 1746 as a college in New Jersey, and after its transfer to the city of Princeton (New Jersey) in 1756, it was awarded the title of university.

Princeton University building

Many famous politicians, writers, researchers, public figures and actors graduated from Princeton. This educational center of the country is famous for its first-class teaching staff. At one time, prominent scientists and researchers lectured here, including Albert Einstein. It is Princeton teachers who are the developers and creators of the famous TOEFL language test.

On the territory of the university there are many historical buildings, the photos of which amaze with their majesty and solemnity. Near one of these structures - erected in 1756 Nassau Hall - graduation ceremonies are traditionally held.

Academic structure of Princeton University

Alexander Hall (photo by asergeev)

The main components of the complex mechanism of the educational structure of the educational institution are: a college, schools of public and international relations, graduate departments, as well as several research centers with excellent laboratory and technical equipment. An impressive part of the equipment used is the result of scientific implementations of university scientists.

The list of students has about 8,000 people, who are taught by more than 1,100 teachers.

The list of main areas of study at Princeton University includes the following faculties:

Architecture of Princeton University (photo by asergeev)

• geological and geophysical sciences
• philosophy
• mathematics
• astrophysical sciences
• biological
• sociology, psychology, politics
• architecture and urban planning
• physics
• economy
• technical and applied sciences
• physical culture.

Numerous art libraries, studios, a large educational theater, the most valuable archives of historical and scientific literature are at the service of students and graduate students.

To accommodate students, there are 6 comfortable hostels.

Admission conditions

To be admitted to Princeton students, applicants will be required to:

sculpture by Henry Moore, Princeton University (photo by asergeev)

• TOEFL or IELTS certificates
• diplomas, diplomas and certificates, indicating any merits of the applicant
• a document on the previous stage of education of an international standard (especially relevant for foreign applicants who decide to study abroad)
• successfully passing entrance exams based on the so-called "Code of Honor" - a policy of academic integrity created by Princeton employees back in 1893.

I must say that this educational institution conducts a very strict selection of students for enrollment. Less than 10% of the list of applicants who have expressed a desire to receive a Princeton education become students. In the face of fierce competition and a fairly high cost of education, there are not so many foreign students here (a completely different situation is observed in such US educational institutions as or).

Cost of education

fountain of freedom, James Fitzgerald (photo by asergeev)

It is the first university to stop issuing tuition loans to needy students and has introduced a broad practice of using grants. About 60% of Princeton freshmen receive financial aid, which averages about $35,700, assuming an estimated annual fee of $37,000. As additional expenses for students, the cost of accommodation and meals is listed.

For everyone who wants to get a prestigious education, I suggest watching a video tour of Princeton University:

Sergey Tugarinov has recently turned 21 years old, behind his shoulders - studying at Eton College, a collection of music awards and the title of first violin and accompanist of a symphony orchestra. Two years ago, Sergei entered Princeton, and this year he was selected for an internship and went to study at the Paris Higher School of Politicians and Diplomats Sciences Po. Student and opera singer Tugarinov told how he helps Russian children get into the best universities in the world.

One of the most important stages of selection for a university is an essay (in the English system it is called a personal statement), in which you need to explain why you want to study at this particular university, and how your talents and success at school confirm that you are the best of the applicants. Before me lies an essay, thanks to which Tugarinov was taken to Princeton. In it, he tells how love for Russian music and culture determined his life path. Having lived most of his life in England, Sergei still considers himself Russian.

- I moved to London when I was only 6 years old, and from the age of 13 I studied at boarding school, that is, I actually lived in a boarding school. Under such conditions, I had every chance to become an absolute British, but this did not happen. Since childhood, I have been fascinated by Russian classical music and literature, I am proud of my roots, this is an integral part of me. I think that Russian people are very talented and they can easily compete with the best of Americans, Europeans and Asians.

Two years ago, Tugarinov received offers (“offers”) from several British universities, but chose to study at the American Princeton. A natural question arises: why Princeton, and not Oxford and Cambridge?

- I think that the most important thing is to get into your environment, to find "your" university. You immediately understand that you are in the right place. I was inspired by the example of friends who entered a few years before me. When I first came to Princeton, I immediately knew that I wanted to study there. Of course, the architecture made a great impression, the old buildings that were once built in the image and likeness of Oxford, the city itself is very beautiful, there is a lot of greenery around. But the main thing is similar values ​​in the student community. In Princeton, diversity of cultures and views is valued, which is very close to me. Very friendly atmosphere, does not feel hostile competition. Everyone understands that they deserve their place and support each other. In addition, the university has a very developed musical tradition, and music has always been an integral part of my life.

Tugarinov grew up in a family of musicians, played the violin from an early age, then began to develop an operatic voice. At the age of 12, he was predicted to succeed at the Conservatory, but Sergei decided to continue making music as a hobby. Already in his freshman year, he became a soloist with the main choir of Princeton, with whom he now performs at other universities and travels around the world.

- My very first concert as a soloist of the university choir was at Harvard, it was at the very beginning of the first year. We then performed Rachmaninoff. Later we went to South Africa with the same program, and in January we will have a tour to Spain.

In Princeton, diversity of cultures and views is valued, which is very close to me. Very friendly atmosphere, does not feel hostile competition.

Being engaged in singing for 6 hours a week, Sergey does not forget about his studies and sets himself ambitious goals. To begin with, he plans to gain experience in finance, and then start building his own business by the age of 30. To do this, he is already applying for an internship at large American financial and consulting companies in Boston and New York.

Despite his very young age, Sergey already has experience in building a business in two countries. For the past year and a half, he has been developing the Crimson company, which is engaged in consulting in the field of education. Tugarinov was one of those who opened new offices in London and Moscow, negotiated with partners, hired people into the team, and organized meetings with schoolchildren and parents.

– It is very important for us that everyone who comes to work for us shares our values ​​and understands the culture of our company. We maintain our reputation as a reliable and honest company that is focused on results. We have many clients who want to apply to American universities. Most often, people come through acquaintances whom we helped and who were satisfied. I myself entered Princeton from an English school and I understand well all the features of the process of preparing for Ivy League universities.

Crimson's London office has consultants and tutors who have a track record of successfully preparing students for admission to American and British universities, but many students are targeted specifically at American universities.

- First of all, it is the quality of education and career prospects. Both Oxford and Cambridge are in the top ten international rankings, but there are more choices among American universities. Also, if we are talking about Ivy League universities, they are very well funded. Capable students have every chance to study for free even at the Undergraduate level.

In America, there is a strong tradition of donating money to education, and many graduates who have achieved career heights sponsor their own alma mater in 20-30 years. As a result, the oldest educational institutions are equipped with modern research centers, libraries and laboratories, and applicants can count on a scholarship that is enough not only to pay for tuition, but also for accommodation, meals and educational materials. Thus, 60% of Princeton's enrollment students this year receive an average of $50,000 from the university, which fully covers the cost of education. This year, most students did not pay tuition if their combined family income did not exceed $160,000 a year.

Both Oxford and Cambridge are in the top ten international rankings, but there are more choices among American universities. Also, if we are talking about Ivy League universities, they are very well funded.

There is another reason why students are increasingly opting for American universities. British education becomes narrowly specialized quite early: even at the stage of admission, teenagers choose 3-4 subjects that they want to focus on, and continue to study them in depth all four years at the university. In America, the system is freer.

- Like everyone else, I entered the university as a whole, and not a specific faculty, and only at the end of the second year I chose "major" - my specialization. Teachers understand that objectively at the age of 18-19 it is quite difficult to define a narrow subject area for life, and therefore for the first two years you take several subjects, and then choose those in which you have the greatest ability and interest. I studied a variety of subjects: from microeconomics to the opera class, but in the end I realized that the social and political field is closest to me, so my main subject is international relations and an additional one is French.

How is the preparation for admission, whether it be in an American or British university? First you need to revise your talents and interests, put them together and determine the direction in which to move. On this foundation, a further educational and career path is built, which begins with the choice of a university where your unique skills are valued. Sergei says:

— After meeting with a career consultant, we help to create a kind of roadmap from a dream to a goal: we explain step by step how to prepare, what exams to take, help to find the best tutors, give advice on writing an essay. We also help find a fund and apply for a scholarship. All this is a complex strategic task that we undertake. We advise students to be sincere and not to write an essay according to a template. Teachers can easily figure out when the work is written from the heart, and when - from dictation. To really stand out from the background of thousands of applicants, you need to understand yourself what distinguishes you from others, what is really important to you in life, and write about it.

A lot of details come up along the way. It is very important not to rely on luck and control each intermediate stage. The consultants will tell you how to protect yourself from unpleasant surprises and make sure that the teacher will provide a good recommendation. Some things need to be taken care of beforehand. One of the important selection parameters at leading universities is extracurricular activities. As a rule, by the end of the school, the best students already have a portfolio of completed projects of interest.

“Now, all over the world, students from India and China show excellent results in exams, but do not get into top universities, because they are too one-sided about the issue of admission,” says Tugarinov. “They do what they are told to do. Many prestigious universities are waiting for a more creative approach. Now, in addition to the highest scores, you need to demonstrate your activity. For example, organize a project to protect the environment, join an interest club, raise funds for charity. The Ivy League is a fairly liberal organization, they like projects aimed at helping minorities. But when it stops being something unique, that doesn't work either. It needs to be something personal, close to the heart of the student.

“In a sense, we help to find a way to yourself and your talents, to get to know and realize yourself from a new perspective,” Sergey explains the principle of his company. — Our consultants help to develop a step-by-step plan of how to implement the plan. We recently had a case where a 13-year-old student wanted to organize a philosophy competition for her peers. Even an event of such a modest scale needs its own budget and marketing. We were able to bring in Peter Singer, Princeton professor of philosophy, one of the most famous philosophers today. He supported our project by writing why philosophy is just as important for children as it is for adults. This girl is now 16, and with such a project, her chances of getting into a priority university are very high. This is how we work with all our clients and consistently get good results.

Princeton University - one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States, is a member of the Ivy League and is distinguished by an exceptionally high quality of education.

Founded in 1746 in New Jersey, today Princeton University regularly ranks at the top of national and world rankings. Just over 8,000 students study at the university. The best specialties of Princeton University according to the results of the national ranking of US News Best Colleges are economics, history, mathematics and sociology - 1st place; political science and physics - 2nd place.

The main campus of Princeton University is located in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The city is connected by a convenient transport network with major cities - Philadelphia and Trenton in the south and New York in the north.

The Princeton University campus covers 200 hectares, includes many historic buildings and is considered one of the most beautiful in the United States according to Travel + Leisure magazine. On campus there are 10 libraries, an art museum, a theater, a large fitness center with a swimming pool and a tennis court. About 10 events are held daily on the Princeton University campus that cover a wide range of academic and extracurricular interests: educational film screenings, performances by student musical groups, Hackprinceton hacker competitions, bodybuilding competitions and much more.

Princeton University alumni include US Presidents James Madison and Woodrow Wilson, former US First Lady Michelle Obama, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Eric Schmidt, actor David Duchovny, as well as a well-known American scientist, one of the creators of quantum electrodynamics and developers of atomic bomb Richard Phillips Feynman. In total, Princeton University is associated with the names of 41 Nobel Prize winners, 21 US National Science Medal winners, 14 Fields Medal winners and 8 Abel Prize winners.

Princeton University prepares professional athletes to compete as part of the Princeton Tigers in the first division of the US National Collegiate Athletic Association in one of 31 disciplines. Princeton University athletes have won 12 national championships in golf, 6 in lacrosse, and 14 in rowing.

Why go to Princeton University?

• 1st in the US News Best Colleges 2017 US University Rankings
• 7th in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017.
• 98% - the level of student satisfaction.
• Princeton University has 10 libraries with over 14 million titles.
• 3 Princeton University professors became Nobel Prize winners in 2015: Thomas Lindahl (Chemistry), Angus Deaton (Economics), Arthur McDonald (Physics).

The best faculties of Princeton University:

• story;
• mathematics;
• Social sciencies;
• physics;
• economy.

Accommodation

Princeton University offers accommodation in 6 student residences. In each, in addition to rooms, there are canteens and cafes, rooms for rest and study, gyms. The residences host their own sports and creative events. The cost of living is from $8300 per year.