New York University (NYU)

50 West 4th Street New York, NY, 10012, United States

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Overview

New York University (NYU) is located in New York City, United States, and is a private research university. It was established in 1831 by a group of local citizens. The university has 18 different schools and colleges that offer higher certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines such as arts and science, engineering, management, law, dentistry, mathematical science, individualized study, medicine, fine arts, nursing, public service, public health, social work, professional studies, and many more.

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University Highlight

Establishment year1831
Total Students53576
International Students 
QS World University Rankings 2023=38
Campus Size (Main Campus)230 acres
Total Number of Campuses3
University Websitehttps://www.nyu.edu/ 
No. of Schools and Colleges18
Nobel Prize Winner Alumni5
No. of Education Programs400+
Student to Faculty ratio10.6:1

Course Highlight

The university offers various certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs at its 18 schools and colleges. Some of them are mentioned below.

  • College of Arts & Science at university offers the courses like BA, BS, MA, MS, MPH, and Ph.D in various specializations such as chemistry, biology, computer science, data science, economics, linguistics, politics, mathematics, music, anthropology, art history, cinema studies, classical civilizations, and many more.
  • Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences offers courses like BA, MS, and Ph.D in various specializations like mathematics, scientific computing, mathematics in finance, atmosphere ocean science and mathematics, data science, information systems, and many more.
  • Grossman School of Medicine offers courses like MS, MD, Ph.D, and postdoctoral training in various specializations such as health policy and management, biomedical informatics, translational research, bioethics, infectious diseases pharmacy residency, critical care pharmacy residency, general management, and many more.
  • Leonard N. Stern School of Business offers courses like certificate, BS, MBA, and Ph.D in various specializations such as fashion and luxury, quantitative management, data analytics and business computing, marketing and retail science, organization management and strategy, quantitative economics, fintech, global finance, quantitative finance, accounting, and many more.
  • Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations such as public policy analysis, social entrepreneurship, multifail and spiritual leadership, global liberal studies, international relations, and many more.
  • The School of Global Public Health offers courses like certificate, BA, BS, MA. MS, and Ph.D in various specializations such as public health, biostatics, bioethics, epidemiology, communicative science and disorder, nursing, social work, public health nutrition, and many more.

Eligibility Criteria

The university offers admission to the students on the basis of their previous academic record as well as their performance in the entrance examinations like the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and others. Students from India also need to appear in an English proficiency test.

For undergraduate admission, the university accepts both first year students and transfer students. The first year students need to pass their 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education, and transfer students also have the opportunity to complete their remaining credits at the university. 

Students must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in a field of study similar to their intended postgraduate field in order to be admitted. For admission to the doctoral programs , students are required to have a master’s degree in a similar specialization from a recognized university.

Admission

The applicants need to follow the given procedure to gain admission to the university in their desired courses.

  • The candidates need to visit the official website of the university and visit the admission section.
  • The admission portal will redirect the students on the application portal of Common App.
  • The university prefers to accept the application form through the Common App.
  • The students have to create an account with their email IDs to proceed further for the application form.
  • The students need to apply separately for the first year admission or the transfer admission.
  • The candidates need to have letters of recommendation from the previous institution and counselor, transcripts and degrees, and a statement of purpose before proceeding to the application form.
  • In addition to the previously mentioned documents students also need to have good marks in the English proficiency test and standardized tests.
  • The candidates have to login again to the Common App to fill in an application form with all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
  • The candidates have to pay an application fee to submit the application form.
  • The university receives all the application forms and the admission committee at the university prepares a merit list of the selected students on the basis of their application forms.
  • The selected students get informed from the university as they have to pay an admission fee to complete their admission process or the seat will be transferred to the waiting list candidates.

Fees

The university has different fees for various academic programs offered on campus. The general tuition fee is $58168, and the total cost of attendance is $83250, which includes the on/off campus students and includes room and board, transportation, books and supplies, and personal expenses. For commuter students, it will cost around $64481 because of the relaxation of housing and dining costs.

The business school at the campus has the tuition fee of $59811 and the total cost of attendance is $84893 for the on/off campus students. The school of arts has a tuition fee of $63897, and the total cost of attendance is $88979.

Campus facilities

The campus of the university is situated in New York City, United States, and spreads over an area of 230 acres. The campus has a beautiful infrastructure with the facilities that are needed by the students to complete their academic session. The campus offers facilities like those for safety, health and wellness, art, culture, and entertainment, travel and transportation, housing, dining, athletics, career development, and many more. 

The campus has special arrangements for athletics as they offer various sports facilities like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, soccer, and many more. Various students from the university perform at the international level on the highest platforms, like the Olympics. The university also offers various health programs for the students, as they have to stay medically fit throughout their academic session to perform well.

The campus of the university has various theaters, a box office, art galleries, and NYU-TV to promote art and culture at the university. The students at the campus can participate in any of the mediums to enjoy and explore their culture and arts. The university also offers transportation facilities for the students that provide them with quick mobility in the city.

Scholarship

The students at the university receive various forms of financial assistance because the university doesn't want money to be a hindrance to their success. The university offers various scholarship programs, grants, federal loans, and work-study programs.

New York University Scholarships, Federal Grant Programs, State Scholarship and Grant Programs, and Scholarships and Grants From Other Organizations are some of the scholarship schemes that are offered to the students at the university. 

The first year students receive an average scholarship of $37000 in an academic year. The university also offers education loan schemes for the students in collaborations with federal banks to fund their education at the university. The university also provides work-study programs for the students that will offer them the opportunity to get part-time jobs near their campus to fund their expenses.