New York University (NYU) is a private university located in New York City. Founded in 1831, it is home to ten undergraduate schools and 15 graduate schools. In its main campus are more than 171 buildings located between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
It also has satellite campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, besides academic centers in the capital cities of Morocco, Germany, England, Spain, Czech Republic, Florence (Italy), Los Angeles (US), Sydney (Australia), Tel Aviv (Israel), and Washington, D.C (USA)
In its main campus, over 11,500 foreign students enroll in NYU to pursue their higher education.
NYU offers more than 400-degree programs. The average fees at the university are about $57,415 for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It has an acceptance rate of 12.8% and more than 53,500 students in all its campuses and academic centers.
Percentage of Foreign Students |
More than 22% |
Student: Faculty |
9:1 |
Male: Female |
21:29 |
QS World University Rankings 2023 placed New York University at #39 among universities worldwide. QS Graduate Employability rankings 2022 placed NYU at #16.
Students of NYU are offered many programs across in its 10 undergraduate and 15 graduate schools. In addition, the university also offers a full-time MBA program of one to two years designed to meet the objectives of the students at the Stern School of Business.
To gain admission into the master’s programs of NYU, the minimum scores in GPA in their degree programs and TOEFL iBT are as follows for each of its top programs.
Programs |
GPA Score |
TOEFL iBT Score |
MS Nursing |
GPA 3.0 out of 4, which is equivalent to 85% |
More than 100 |
MBA |
GPA 3.7 out of 4, which is equivalent to 92% |
More than 100 |
MS Computer Engineering |
GPA 3.2 out of 4, which is equivalent to 88% |
More than 90 |
MS Biotechnology |
GPA 3.0 out of 4, which is equivalent to 85% |
More than 90 |
MS Electrical Engineering |
GPA 3.0 out of 4, which is equivalent to 85% |
More than 90 |
MS Business Analytics |
GPA 3.5 out of 4, which is equivalent to 90% |
More than 100 |
MS Biomedical Engineering |
GPA 3.0 out of 4, which is equivalent to 85% |
More than 90 |
MA Social Studies |
GPA 3.5 out of 4, which is equivalent to 90% |
More than 92 |
MS Accounting |
GPA 3.6 out of 4, which is equivalent to 91% |
More than 100 |
MS Integrated Marketing |
GPA 3.6 out of 4, which is equivalent to 90% |
More than 100 |
New York University has three intakes for foreign students – Fall, Winter, and Spring. The requirements for admissions to the universities are as follows.
Category |
Graduate Requirements |
Application |
Through admission portals of selected schools |
Application Fee |
$90 |
Educational Transcript |
Necessary |
Standardized Tests |
An average of 733 in the GMAT; an average of 325 in the GRE |
Letters of Recommendation (LOR) |
Needed four |
Statement of Purpose (SOP) |
Needed |
Audition/Portfolio |
Only some courses require it |
The applicants to the New York University can also submit their documents via email or an online application portal to: admissions.docs@nyu.edu. If applicants are unable to submit their documents online, they can send them through the post as well.
Students do not need any type of finance certificate to commence the process of applying for a US visa. All immigration-related issues are handled by the Office of Global Services (OGS). After getting the official admission notice from the university and the ID number, the students need to fill up online the I-20 or DS-2019 form. Candidates need to carry the following documents when they attend the visa interview:
As stated before, NYU has campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi. The main campus is also located in two different locations within New York – Manhattan and Brooklyn. It has 10 libraries and more than 300 student clubs.
NYU offers on-campus accommodation to foreign students through different housing complexes.
Level of Degree |
Housing Location |
Cost per Semester (USD) |
Undergraduate |
Brittany Hall |
7,208 |
Founders Hall |
7,208 |
|
Lipton Hall |
7,208 to 9,639 |
|
Rubin Hall |
4,581 to 8,112 |
|
Third North |
7,538 to 10,688.5 |
|
University Hall |
9,174 |
|
Weinstein Hall |
7,208 to 9,650 |
|
Clark Hall |
6,376.5 to 10,688.5 |
|
Graduate & MBA |
Palladium Hall |
10,688.5 to 12,264 |
Washington Square Village |
9,174 to 12,264 |
The cost of attendance at NYU costs about $87,931 for graduate programs.
The non-academic expenses at NYU for PG students are as follows.
Expense Type |
Average Costs for PG (USD) |
Tuition Fees |
57,421 |
Accommodation |
20,792 |
Travel & Personal |
5,076 |
Health Insurance |
4,017 |
Books & Supplies |
815 |
Top Programs |
Total Fee per Year (USD) |
MBA Finance |
81,389 |
MBA |
77,804 |
MSc Biomedical Engineering |
62,876 |
MSc Computer Engineering |
62,896 |
MSc Electrical Engineering |
62,896 |
MSc Computer Science |
36,314 |
MSc Information Systems |
35,397 |
MSc Business Analytics |
35,397 |
MSc Accounting |
35,397 |
MBA Management |
35,397 |
MSc Mechanical Engineering |
35,397 |
MSc Data Science |
35,397 |
MSc Biotechnology |
35,397 |
Scholarships |
Eligibility |
Grants (INR) |
International Student Scholarship |
For foreign CGA students who have outstanding academic records |
9,953 |
Federal Pell Grant |
For UG students who are financially in need; Need-based |
Variable |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants |
UG students who qualify for Federal Pell Grant |
Variable |
NYU Wagner Merit Scholarships |
Merit-based |
Waiver of up to 100% of tuition fee |
NYU has a placement rate of about 95%. The industries that most NYU graduates prefer are healthcare and IT. The starting salary for graduates of NYU is on average about $70,897 per annum.
Top Industries |
Employment Percentage |
Healthcare |
17.4% |
Software and Internet |
13.6% |
Higher Education |
9.2% |
K-12 Education |
5.1% |
Financial Services |
4.6% |
Journalism, Media, and Publishing |
4.2% |
Real Estate |
2.8% |
Advertising, PR, and Marketing |
2.5% |
Government Services |
2.5% |
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