New York University is the largest independent research university in the United States, and is unlike any other institution of higher education. NYU has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, and 11 global academic centers around the world.
NYU's more than 20,000 undergraduates come from all 50 states and over 130 countries. NYU is both the No. 1 sender and receiver of students studying internationally, and we believe our global network raises the level of discourse in the classroom and provides a modern education for our global society. NYU's global sites are fully owned, operated, and staffed by NYU, creating a seamless experience for students.
The energy and resources within New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai serve as extensions of our campuses which, by design, are in and of their cities, providing unique opportunities for research, internships, and job placement. Within our New York campus, NYU has 10 undergraduate schools and colleges nine of which surround Washington Square and one, our school of engineering, in downtown Brooklyn.
Students choose from thousands of courses in over 230 areas of study. Despite our size, we have a remarkably intimate academic environment on our campuses. In fact, our student to faculty ratio in New York is 10:1 and our average class size is fewer than 30 students.
A faculty of renowned scholars, researchers, and artists teach our students who take courses both inside and outside a chosen major, providing breadth across different disciplines and depth in a chosen area of concentration. NYU's urban locations enables us to attract stunning diversity in academia talent, with faculty who have won awards ranging from the Pulitzer Prize and Abel Prize in Mathematics to the Grammys and Tony's. Being in cities at the crossroads of the world enables us to offer students thousands of internship opportunities and comprehensive career preparation during their undergraduate studies. For the class of 2017, over 95% of our students were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. NYU is also ranked #1 for graduate employability by Times Higher Education.
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When choosing a new entering class, the Admissions Committee conducts a holistic review, carefully considering many significant factors, including a comprehensive review of the applicant's academic background, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, an essay, personal statements, and recommendation letters. Several programs also require the applicant to audition or submit creative materials. Applicants who have successfully completed a broad range of challenging course work throughout high school are the most desirable candidates. Also considered are your unique talents, personal attributes, and future goals.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate their talents and mastery of subject matter to support their applications and to make their best case for admission. As a result, NYU accepts a wide range of national examinations in addition to the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP exams, and IB scores. International students may be required to submit TOEFL, iELTS, or PTE Academic results as proof of English language proficiency. More information about NYU's complete standardized testing requirements can be found online at admissions.nyu.edu.
NYU accepts applications in three separate rounds: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision.
Certain programs at NYU conduct interviews, which are by invitation only. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to visit campus and attend an information session. The admissions staff also visits high schools and hosts receptions worldwide. For dates and times, and for reserving a space at our information sessions and campus tours, go to admissions.nyu.edu/visit.
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Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 1
Regular — January 1
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Academic Programs
At NYU in New York City, students enroll into one of the University's undergraduate schools, colleges, or programs: The College of Arts and Science; the Core Program in Liberal Studies; the Global Liberal Studies Program; the Leonard N. Stern School of Business; the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development; the Tisch School of the Arts; the Gallatin School of Individualized Study; the Silver School of Social Work; the Meyers College of Nursing; the School of Professional Studies; and the Tandon School of Engineering.
NYU Abu Dhabi is NYU's second degree-granting campus and a major research center. Located in the United Arab Emirates, it draws students from around the world, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world. It offers degrees in the liberal arts and sciences as well as engineering, and is the first comprehensive liberal arts college in the Middle East to be operated by and integrated into an American private research university.
NYU Shanghai is NYU's third degree-granting campus in China. NYU Shanghai offers students an immensely cross-cultural, close-knit learning community, along with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as Chinese language and culture. It supports world-class academic research and graduate and professional education.
NYU faculty are among the world's leading scholars, and have received Nobel, Crafoord, and Pulitzer Prizes; MacArthur, Guggenheim, and Fulbright Fellowships; and Oscar and Emmy Awards. Faculty members teach undergraduate and graduate courses, allowing undergraduate students to become directly involved in research projects with internationally renowned professors and experts in their fields.
Majors and Degrees Offered
NYU students begin their studies at one of NYU's three dynamic urban locations: in New York City; in Abu Dhabi, UAE; or in Shanghai, China. No matter where their home campus is, all students graduate with an NYU degree, and may travel throughout the NYU global network as they complete their majors.
In New York, students enroll directly into one of the aforementioned undergraduate schools, colleges, or programs, all of which have earned national recognition in their respective fields.
Among the more than 230 areas of study offered by NYU's three campuses are: Anthropology, Arab Crossroads Studies, Biochemistry, Economics, Dance, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Film and Television, Finance, Global Public Health, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Individualized Study, Integrated Digital Media, Marketing, Metropolitan Studies, Nursing, Real Estate, Social Work, Theatre, and Recorded Music.
Faculty and Class Information
Graduation Rates
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Area Studies, Other.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Chinese Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Ethnic Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
European Studies/Civilization.
French Studies.
Irish Studies.
Italian Studies.
Japanese Studies.
Korean Studies.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Russian Studies.
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies.
Spanish and Iberian Studies.
Western European Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology.
Ecology.
Microbiology, General.
Neuroscience.
Pathology/Experimental Pathology.
Pharmacology.
Physiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
Banking and Financial Support Services.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Labor and Industrial Relations.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Real Estate.
Restaurant/Food Services Management.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Taxation.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
International and Intercultural Communication.
Journalism, Other.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Publishing.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technology/Technician.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Science.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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EDUCATION.
Administration of Special Education.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Biological/Biosystems Engineering.
Chemical Engineering, Other.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering.
Computer Software Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Metallurgical Engineering.
Nuclear Engineering.
Operations Research.
Structural Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
Textile Sciences and Engineering.
Transportation and Highway Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
American Literature (United States).
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
Rhetoric and Composition.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Hebrew Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Linguistics.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Modern Greek Language and Literature.
Portuguese Language and Literature.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Critical Care Nursing.
Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Dental Clinical Sciences, General.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician.
Dentistry.
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Education.
Nursing Science.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Palliative Care Nursing.
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law.
Law.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
Pre-Law Studies.
Tax Law/Taxation.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Art.
Dancing.
Music.
Theatre/Theater.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE.
Library Science, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Nutrition Sciences.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Atomic/Molecular Physics.
Chemistry, General.
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
Polymer Chemistry.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Community Psychology.
Educational Psychology.
Environmental Psychology.
Experimental Psychology.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
School Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Photography.
Stringed Instruments.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Voice and Opera.
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Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
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Internships
Regional Alumni
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Tuition & Aid
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
On average, tuition and fees are approximately $49,000 for two semesters; room and board cost approximately $24,000 per year. Most NYU students receive one or more forms of financial aid to support contributions made by them and their families. (Financial aid information is subject to change; please visit admissions.nyu.edu for the most up-to-date information.)
Financial Aid
The vast majority of financial aid awarded at NYU is need-based. Low-interest education loans are available for both students and parents. NYU also offers or participates in a variety of payment plans, ranging from interest-free prepayment plans to extensive loan programs that allow families to finance the cost of a college education over many years. A financial aid package might include any combination of scholarships, loans, or work-study programs. The average scholarship/grant for incoming freshmen in New York is approximately $37,000.
Students wishing to be considered for financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (and CSS Noncustodial Parent PROFILE, if applicable), administered by the College Board.
Financial aid information is subject to change; visit admissions.nyu.edu for the latest deadlines and more specific details pertaining to financial aid for each NYU campus.
*NYU Abu Dhabi applicants, and any non-US citizens or US permanent residents are not required to complete the FAFSA.
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Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
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Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
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Student Body
Student Body
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NYU's more than 20,000 undergraduates come from all 50 states and over 130 countries.
With 21 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division III level, as well as intramural sports, club athletics, over 400 student clubs, and numerous volunteer activities, NYU students are actively involved both on and off campus.
Student-run clubs are as varied as the student body. Whether their interests lie in world languages, politics, ballroom dancing, writing for the Washington Square News or working at NYU's radio station, students will find something (or more likely, a dozen things!) they love to do.
Hundreds of students annually serve communities across the city, country and world through the Office of Student Activities' C-Team, Alternative Breaks Program, student OutReach Program, fraternities and sororities, and student grassroots organizations. Students deliver meals to the needy and homebound, tutor children, paint public schools, clean up parks, rebuild areas devastated by natural disasters, provide healthcare services in underdeveloped areas, and more.
NYU is anything but cookie-cutter-that's one of the best things about being a part of a larger, global university. The culture of openness, opportunity, and inclusion that is cultivated here allows NYU students to thrive. There are so many choices here about what to do that no two students make the same selection.
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Location
The energy and resources within New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai serve as extensions of our campuses which, by design, are in and of their cities, providing unique opportunities for research, internships, and job placement. Within our New York campus, NYU has 10 undergraduate schools and colleges nine of which surround Washington Square and one, our school of engineering, in downtown Brooklyn.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
NYU offers an exceptional range of facilities and student services, including a range of residence halls, meal plans, and dining locations on each campus. Academic facilities include nine libraries and institutes renowned for their research in applied mathematics, physics, neural science, and fine arts. Foreign language and cultural centers offer lectures, films, and concerts. Students may also access NYU's Wasserman Center for Career Development, and student support offices addressing almost every student need, from health and wellness to academic support and enrichment. The Kimmel Center for Student Life houses dining facilities, student lounges, computers, club spaces, and the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, lower Manhattan's largest performance space.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Students have access to NYU's extensive global network, within which they can pursue their studies and explore new cultures and perspectives while remaining connected to all of the University's academic resources. They may choose from 11 global academic centers-in Accra, Ghana; Berlin, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Florence, Italy; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Prague, Czech Republic; Sydney, Australia; Tel Aviv, Israel; and Washington, DC-or in one of many exchange programs NYU has with outstanding research universities around the world. Each location provides a rich curriculum in which students-whose financial aid will travel with them-can complete some of their general degree requirements and, in many fields, take courses in their major. In fact, a number of NYU's schools, colleges, and programs (like the Global Liberal Studies program and the major in Business and Political Economy) offer specific curricula and majors with an international focus. With all of these opportunities, it's no surprise that NYU is #1 for the number of students who study abroad (per the most recent IIE Open Doors report).
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Student Activities
Sports
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Fordham University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
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Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/