Yale University
Ranking, cost of attendance, the financial aid policy for international students, tests and deadlines, checked against Yale’s own pages.
Check my chances at YaleLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Yale University: highlights
Yale, founded in 1701, is an Ivy League university in New Haven, Connecticut, ranked joint 16th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Like Harvard and MIT, it admits international students without looking at their ability to pay and then meets their full financial need.
- After HSC: US universities do not set an HSC cut-off. Yale reviews your whole school record, test scores, essays and recommendations together.
- Total cost: USD 97,985 for 2026-27, including tuition of USD 72,500, housing and food.
- Financial aid: Need-blind for international students, full need met.
- Tests: SAT or ACT required for international applicants; national leaving exams do not replace them.
- Deadlines: Single-Choice Early Action: 1 November. Regular Decision: Early January.
Key facts
Yale University is in New Haven, Connecticut. Documents not in English need certified professional translations; you cannot translate them yourself.
Yale rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =16 in the world |
Cost of attendance
US universities publish one cost of attendance instead of a fee per course. These are Yale’s figures for 2026-27, and they are close to the amount your I-20 will show.
| Item | Amount a year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | USD 72,500 |
| Student activity fee | USD 185 |
| Housing | USD 12,080 |
| Food | USD 9,520 |
| Books, materials and equipment | USD 1,000 |
| Personal expenses | USD 2,700 |
| Total | USD 97,985 |
The same tuition applies to every undergraduate major. Travel between Bangladesh and the US is extra.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What Yale asks for |
|---|---|
| HSC or A levels | Completion of secondary school. There is no fixed minimum mark; admission is holistic and highly selective |
| Standardised tests | SAT or ACT required for international applicants; national leaving exams do not replace them |
| School documents | Official transcripts sent by your school, with certified English translations where needed |
| Master’s and PhD Each graduate department runs its own admission, with its own tests, deadlines and funding. Check the department page |
Admission rates at this level are very low for every applicant, so apply to a range of universities.
English language scores
| Test or course | Minimum |
|---|---|
| English proficiency test | Required for non-native speakers who have not had 2 years of secondary education taught in English. Yale accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English, Duolingo and InitialView |
Yale: yearly intakes
Yale admits first-year students once a year, for the fall term that starts in August or September. You choose an early or a regular round.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Choice Early Action | August or September | 1 November | Decision: mid-December |
| Regular Decision | August or September | Early January | Decision: Spring |
Documents not in English need certified professional translations; you cannot translate them yourself.
How to apply
- Take the required tests
SAT or ACT required for international applicants; national leaving exams do not replace them. Book early, because test dates in Bangladesh fill up.
- Submit the application
Application fee: See Yale’s application page.
- Apply for financial aid at the same time
If you need aid, ask for it in the same application cycle. Need-blind for international students, full need met.
- Receive your I-20
After you accept an offer and show how the first-year cost will be covered, the university issues the I-20 you need for the visa.
- Apply for the F-1 visa
Pay the SEVIS fee, submit the DS-160 at least 7 days before your interview, and attend the interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
Financial aid for international students
Yale University
- Policy
- Need-blind for international students, full need met
- Based on
- Family finances
- Apply
- With your admission application
- US federal aid
- Not available
Yale is need-blind for international students and meets 100% of every family’s demonstrated financial need. Awards include housing, meals and a travel allowance twice a year, and they are adjusted for economic differences between countries.
View on official site ↗International students do not qualify for US federal aid, so university funding matters most.
Living costs at Yale
Housing and food are already part of the cost of attendance above: USD 21,600 for housing and food for 2026-27.
There is no single national figure for the US. You must show funds that cover the first-year cost on your I-20, with balances built up over 6 to 12 months. The F-1 visa costs USD 535 in total: a USD 185 application fee and a USD 350 SEVIS fee.
What one year costs in total
The full first-year cost is USD 97,985 for 2026-27, before any financial aid. Travel and, where needed, health insurance are extra.
Work and careers after Yale
Reputation
- =16 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Need-blind for international students, full need met.
Work while you study
- On-campus jobs for up to 20 hours a week during term on an F-1 visa.
- Off-campus work needs authorisation, such as Curricular Practical Training.
Stay after graduating
- Optional Practical Training gives 12 months of work.
- STEM graduates can extend it by 24 months.
Yale: FAQs
Can I get into Yale with HSC?
You can apply with the HSC. US universities do not publish an HSC cut-off: Yale looks at your full school record, test scores, essays and recommendations. Documents not in English need certified professional translations; you cannot translate them yourself.
How much does Yale cost for international students?
The full cost of attendance for 2026-27 is USD 97,985, which includes tuition of USD 72,500 and USD 21,600 for housing and food.
Does Yale give financial aid to Bangladeshi students?
Yale is need-blind for international students and meets 100% of every family’s demonstrated financial need. Awards include housing, meals and a travel allowance twice a year, and they are adjusted for economic differences between countries.
Do I need the SAT or ACT for Yale?
SAT or ACT required for international applicants; national leaving exams do not replace them.
When is the Yale deadline?
Single-Choice Early Action: 1 November. Regular Decision: Early January. Classes start in August or September.
How much money do I need to show for the F-1 visa?
Enough to cover the first-year cost on your I-20, which is close to USD 97,985 before any aid. A financial aid award reduces the amount you must show.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- Yale: cost of attendance ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Yale: applying as an international student ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- U.S. Embassy Dhaka: nonimmigrant visas ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.