New York University (NYU) is one of America's most prestigious universities and an innovator in higher education. It covers more than 270 areas of study and operates 25 research programs in more than 25 countries worldwide. NYU offers students an immersive college experience with a global outlook and outstanding academic results.
Since its founding in 1831, NYU’s trailblazing spirit makes it one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world. Its esteemed alumni network features over 500,000 game changers and thought leaders, including 38 Nobel laureates, 37 Academy Award winners, 26 Pulitzer Prize winners, and three heads of state.
The university has a truly global reach and is home to over 50,000 students from 138 countries and all 50 states. It has campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.
The university’s New York campuses are situated in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and downtown Brooklyn. Both communities mimic the dynamic energy, innovative spirit, and forward-thinking perspective of the students who study there.
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and science campus in the Middle East to be run abroad by a major American research university. NYU Abu Dhabi provides a robust curriculum, rooted in the liberal arts and extending to include engineering and research opportunities, the campus offers a unique educational, investigative, cultural and leadership-focused community.
The first Sino-U.S. research university in the world. Students from all over the globe can benefit from innovative teaching, world-class research, and a commitment to the Shanghai community while also obtaining the necessary skills to thrive as global citizens.
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In early 2022, NYU will welcome 181 Mercer Street to its Campus Without Walls. This new multi-use building features 58 new classrooms, a 350-seat theater, state-of-the-art performing arts training and practice space, a modern athletic facility, student and faculty housing, and more. Built with the highest sustainability considerations, 181 Mercer Street will include nearly 7,500 square feet of common space — like green roofs, light-filled atriums, and a street-level cafe — to encourage interactions between students and faculty, athletes and artists, residents, and audience members.
In 2020, NYU doubled the size of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program, which recognizes and provides financial support to students with a commitment to Dr. King’s legacy of social justice and change. The expansion of the program results in more scholarship funding, increased student support, new programming opportunities, and new joint leadership from the Offices of Global Inclusion and Enrollment Management. Additionally, MLK Scholars are given the opportunity in their first year to travel abroad with their cohort on a fully-funded trip to an international destination related to their research in the MLK Seminar Course.
US$58,168 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
US$51,180 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
US$25,082 Living costs
US$20,272 To live on campus
Increased access to high-quality education is an important part of NYU’s mission. The professionals in the Office of Financial Aid work with each individual student and their family to guide them through this important investment. No matter a student’s financial situation, NYU encourages all applicants to apply for financial aid as soon as possible. Meeting their deadlines will help a student maximize their financial aid options.
NYU offers many forms of financial assistance:
In addition to many types of aid, NYU is also home to a comprehensive Financial Education program to empower students and their families to make sound financial decisions about college and beyond.
NYU receives over 100,000 applications each year from the best and brightest all over the world. Students applying to an undergraduate program must provide:
Students applying to graduate programs can find admissions resources and requirements here.
Tip: Students should write their name exactly as it appears on their passport or birth certificate on their application and supporting documents.
Please note: Due to the challenges faced during COVID-19, NYU is extending its test-optional policy to first-year or transfer students for 2021-2022 admissions.
NYU applicants are only required to submit one of the following:
Students whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English. Students can check NYU's English Language Testing Requirements online.
For full application details, head to the NYU website.
The world-class NYU faculty bring a lifetime of expertise and on-the-job experience to the classrooms. In fact, students will find many of NYU’s faculty actively affecting change and making a difference in their fields through thought-leadership and research.
NYU’s elite community of educators includes appointees to the Biden administration, Grammy winners and Tony Award nominees, MacArthur Fellows and Pew Scholars, and some of the newest members of the National Academy of Sciences.
As a result, an NYU education sits on the cutting edge of progress and discovery. The university encourages active learning, a dynamic and engaging approach that exposes students to a variety of teaching methods. Students are given every opportunity to excel and succeed in their chosen area and to continue NYU’s legacy of producing outstanding talent with excellent graduate outcome rates.
NYU is a global network of 18 schools and colleges and 12 global academic centers. Its 230+ areas of undergraduate study and more than 350 master’s and doctoral programs have collaboration, innovation, and global learning experiences built into their very framework.
Students are encouraged to share their passions and discover new ones as they make new friends from around the world. The university fosters a real-world approach, inviting students to look beyond the confines of the classroom to explore every opportunity.
NYU has three degree-granting global campuses, in New York City, Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.
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The NYU Campus Without Walls is an integral part of the Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn landscapes, and extends to NYU’s entire global network. The university’s more than 170 buildings in New York — including academic buildings, performance spaces, residence halls, and state-of-the-art technical facilities — seamlessly blend into the cityscape, blurring the lines between campus and city for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
At NYU, students have New York City at their fingertips, while on campus, they have access to all they need to live, learn, and thrive at NYU:
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