International Students
Hundreds of international students have chosen Tompkins Cortland Community College for its blend of career-focused education and affordability – while studying on a beautiful rural campus in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.
Why Choose TC3?
We have over 40+ degree programs, with a specific focus on STEM and business programs designed to help you transfer. Our students go on to prominent local institutions like the Ivy League Cornell University and state-school SUNY Cortland. Plus we offer the Be One of Us Scholarship, which lowers your tuition cost if you maintain certain GPA requirements and live on-campus.
- A safe and supportive international community
- Small class sizes with personal attention from professors
- Dedicated support staff
- Environment inclusive of all language skill sets, with ESOL classes offered on Day 1
- Credits that can transfer across many universities and colleges
- On-campus housing for a full college experience
- Expansive athletic and fitness facilities
- Career and transfer paths for mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering
- Pre-med transfer paths
- Proximity to Cornell University and SUNY Cortland
International Costs
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply for International Admission
Chat with us
Kar-Leam Toxey
Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: 607.844.8222, Ext. 4333
toxeyk@tompkinscortland.edu