Is Notre Dame public or private?

The University of Notre Dame is a private research university in Indiana, founded in 1842. Its official catalogue includes undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, each with its own programme and admissions information.

What can international students study at Notre Dame?

The catalogue includes engineering, computer science, economics, political science, psychology, business analytics, finance, MBA study, doctoral programmes, public policy and law. Eligibility and application route depend on the school and degree level.

How do undergraduate applicants apply?

First-year undergraduate applicants should use Notre Dame's current undergraduate admissions instructions and portal. Intended college or major can affect preparation requirements; for example, the catalogue identifies advanced mathematics expectations for engineering, science and some computer-science applicants.

How do graduate applicants apply?

Graduate applicants apply through the Graduate School or the relevant professional school and department. Notre Dame's Graduate School directory lists programme-specific deadlines and materials such as transcripts, recommendations, statements, English tests and writing samples where required.

Are Notre Dame programmes taught in English?

Notre Dame's degree pages, catalogues and application materials are in English, and the programmes listed here are English-medium U.S. degrees. International applicants must still meet the current English-proficiency and document rules for their selected school.

How much does Notre Dame cost?

There is no single fee for every Notre Dame programme. The university publishes separate 2026-27 rates and cost-of-attendance budgets for undergraduate, Graduate School, Mendoza and Law School students; add housing, daily living, books, insurance, transport and personal expenses.

What is distinctive about the undergraduate curriculum?

All Notre Dame undergraduates complete the University Core Curriculum in addition to college and major requirements. The Core is organised around eleven Ways of Knowing, while major-specific requirements vary by college and programme.

What are the current graduate deadlines?

Deadlines are department-specific. Notre Dame's Graduate School directory currently lists, for example, December deadlines for Computer Science and Engineering, January 15 for Economics PhD and December 1 for Psychology PhD; verify the live programme page for the intended entry cycle.

Does Notre Dame offer scholarships or funding?

Notre Dame publishes financial-aid and programme funding information, but awards depend on level, citizenship, college, application strength and available funds. Doctoral applicants should ask the department about assistantships or fellowships, while MSBA materials describe scholarship consideration during admissions.

What visa support is available?

International students who need a U.S. student visa should follow Notre Dame's admitted-student and international student services process. The exact immigration document, funding evidence, insurance and onboarding requirements depend on the school and programme.

Is Notre Dame accredited and recognised?

Notre Dame's institutional accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission, which the university says reaffirmed accreditation after its 2024 comprehensive evaluation. Law and business also maintain school-specific accreditation or approval; professional recognition in another country may require a separate regulator check.

What accommodation should students budget for?

Notre Dame publishes housing, meal and other living-cost components in its official undergraduate and programme cost materials. Students should confirm residence availability, meal-plan terms and any graduate or professional housing rules for their entry year rather than rely on a general estimate.