New York University was established in 1831 . It is a private university located in the United States. The University, which is composed of 14 schools, colleges, and divisions, occupies five major centers in Manhattan. The current enrollment of the university is 50,917 of which 3,823 are international students. The university confers the Associates, Baccalaureate, Masters, Doctoral and Professional degrees. Some of the popular courses offered by the university are the liberal arts, the sciences, education, the health professions, law, medicine, business, the arts, communications, public service, and the performing arts.