#42 New York University (NYU)
Basic Infomation:
World Position: No. 42
Nature of University: Private
Research Findings: Very High
Number of students: 44,800
Number of Teachers: 7,874
Number of international students: 16,218
Overview:
New York University (NYU) was founded in 1831 by the then US Secretary of the Treasury by Albert Gallatin. It is located in New York City, USA. Its architectural core surrounds the charming Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. It is a well-known comprehensive research university in the United States and one of the largest universities in the United States.
In 1832, the original non-denominational all-male institution began to offer the first class near the city hall, with a focus on secular education. The university moved in 1833 and retained its main campus in Greenwich Village around Washington Square Park. Since then, the university has added an engineering school at the MetroTech Center in Brooklyn and graduate schools throughout Manhattan. New York University has become the largest private university in the United States with a total of 51,848 students enrolled in 2019, including 26,733 undergraduates and 25,115 postgraduates. Among any private institution in the United States, New York University also receives the most applications, and admissions are considered highly selective.
New York University is divided into 10 undergraduate schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Gallatin College, Steinhardt College, Stern School of Business, Tanden School of Engineering, and Tisch College of Art. New York University’s 15 graduate schools include the Grossman School of Medicine, the School of Law, the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Social Work, the Rory Meyers School of Nursing, and the Silver School of Social Work. The university’s internal academic centers include the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, the Data Science Center, the Neuroscience Center, the Clive Davis Institute, the Ancient World Institute, the Fine Arts Institute, and the New York University Langone Health System. New York University is a global university with 11 global academic centers in London, Madrid, Sydney, Berlin, Paris and other places.
New York University is a member of the American University Association, known as the New Ivy, and ranked 11th in the world for the employability of QS graduates in 2019. As of 2019, New York University has been the American university with the largest number of international students and overseas students for five consecutive years. New York University has the world's top academic resources in philosophy, mathematics, medicine, accounting and finance, law, performing arts, computer science and other disciplines. The graduate school enjoys a high reputation. Di Shi Academy of Arts has the nation’s top performing arts major, and the film production major was ranked second in the U.S. in 2019 by the Hollywood Reporter; Stern School of Business is a world-renowned business school, ranking top three in the U.S. for majors in finance, finance, and real estate. ; Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences is the nation’s number one applied mathematics research institution; the School of Law is one of the best "T6" super law schools in the United States; the School of Dentistry, Langone Medical Center and its affiliated medical schools are all in the United States Top ten medical research institutes.
From 2020 to 2021, New York University ranks 26th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and 42nd in the QS World University Rankings in 2022. As of October 2020, 38 of the school’s alumni, professors and researchers have produced Nobel Prize winners (19th in the world), 5 Fields Medal winners, 8 Turing Prize winners, and 26 Pulitzer Prize winners, 31 MacArthur Prize winners, 3 heads of state, and one American Supreme Court judges, 5 U.S. governors, 4 mayors of New York City, 12 U.S. Senators, 58 U.S. House of Representatives, two Fed Chairs,38 Academy Award winners, 30 Emmy Awards Winners, 25 Tony Award winners, 12 Grammy Award winners, 17 billionaires and 7 Olympic medal winners. The university also trained 6 Rhodes scholars, 3 Marshall scholars, 29 Schwarzman scholars and 1 Mitchell scholar. Famous alumni include actor Alec Baldwin, pop star Lady Gaga and famous playwright Tony Kushner.
About Undergraduate:
New York University (NYU) offers a wide range of undergraduate majors, such as:
Business and political economy
Art and art history
Environmental biology
Neural science
Childhood education
Photography and imaging
First year applicants must make sure to apply by November 1 for early decision or January 1 for regular decision. To submit your application, you will need transcripts, English language testing and to undergo an audition, interview or submit your portfolio, depending on the course.
About Postgraduate:
New York University (NYU) offers a wide range of graduate programs including:
Biomaterials
Public health
Executive MBA
Digital business
Global finance
Journalism
