Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1836. It is one of the strongest options in the American South for students who want a top-25 university with a beautiful campus, small classes and serious research — and it is one of the few US universities that offers full scholarships to international students through a merit competition.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Type | Private research university (founded 1836) |
| Undergraduate tuition (2026-27) | $70,300 a year |
| Total cost of attendance (2026-27) | $97,948 a year, before health insurance (about $5,592 a year) |
| One-time fees | Orientation $495; International Student Welcome Fee $375 |
| Scholar programme deadlines | 1 November 2026 (Early Decision I) or 15 November 2026 (Early Decision II and Regular Decision) |
Programmes
Emory College of Arts and Sciences offers the main undergraduate degrees, with strong programmes in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, political science and computer science. Goizueta Business School is one of the best undergraduate business schools in the US. Graduate strengths include public health (Rollins School of Public Health), law, medicine and theology. Oxford College, Emory's smaller campus about 40 minutes away, offers the first two years of an Emory degree in a close-knit liberal-arts setting before students continue in Atlanta.
Fees and funding
The 2026-27 cost of attendance is $97,948 a year before health insurance: tuition $70,300, fees $1,148, housing $13,222 and food $9,184. The two routes to funding for international students are the Emory University Scholar Programs and limited need-based aid. The top merit award, the Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship at Emory College, pays full tuition, required fees and on-campus housing and meals for up to eight semesters — but it does not cover books, travel, personal costs or health insurance, so even a Woodruff Scholar needs roughly $9,600 a year from other sources. To enter the merit competition, tick "Yes" on the Scholar Programs question on your application. Need-based aid goes to a select group of international students each year, and only if they apply under Regular Decision. Emory does not say it meets full need for international students, so do not plan on it.
Admission
Emory accepts the Common Application. International applicants need a strong school record, teacher recommendations, and an English test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or equivalent) unless English is their first language or their schooling was in English. The Scholar Programs deadline is the binding constraint for anyone chasing a full scholarship: 1 November 2026 for Early Decision I, or 15 November 2026 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision. Standard deadlines for 2027-28 entry should be confirmed on Emory's admissions page, as dates move each year.
Why Emory suits Pakistani students
Atlanta is a major city with a large international community and a busy airport with connections worldwide. Emory's campus is green and walkable, its classes are small for a research university, and its hospital system gives pre-med students unusual access to clinical experience. The Woodruff Scholarship is the real draw: very few universities of this rank offer a genuine full ride to international students on merit alone.
Frequently asked questions
Does Emory give full scholarships to international students? Yes, through the Scholar Programs — the Woodruff Scholarship covers tuition, fees, room and meals. It is highly competitive.
What does a year at Emory cost without aid? About $97,948 in 2026-27, plus roughly $5,592 for health insurance.
Can international students get need-based aid? A select group can, under Regular Decision only. Emory does not guarantee full need for international students.
What is Oxford College? Emory's smaller two-year campus. Students complete their first two years there, then continue in Atlanta for the same Emory degree.
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Sources and verification: Emory University official 2026-2027 cost of attendance worksheet and tuition and fee schedule (tuition $70,300, total $97,948, health insurance $5,592/year); Emory Scholar Programs pages (Woodruff coverage, 1/15 November 2026 deadlines). 2027-28 fees not yet published — confirm on emory.edu.