NYU
Manhattan, New York City
NYU is a global multi-campus university with no traditional enclosed campus. The city IS the campus. Known for Stern Business, Tisch Arts, and unmatched access to NYC's finance, media, tech, and arts ecosystems. Three degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai.
~8-12%
Acceptance Rate
3
Global Campuses
12+
Study-Away Sites
80+
Students Guided
Tuition & Costs
- Undergraduate: ~$63,000-$67,000/year
- Master's: ~$40,000-$65,000/year
- MBA: ~$140,000+ total (Stern, 2-year)
- Living costs: ~$2,000-$3,000/month (NYC)
- Total annual budget: ~$85,000-$100,000/year
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Scholarships & Funding
- UG: Need-blind for some; merit scholarships
- Graduate: Assistantships, fellowships
- MBA: Stern merit scholarships
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Why NYU Is a Strong Choice
Urban University Model
NYU has no traditional enclosed campus. Manhattan is the campus. Students intern, network, and attend industry events throughout NYC from early semesters. This is a fundamentally different experience from residential campus universities.
School-Based Admissions
You must choose a specific NYU school: Stern (Business), CAS (Arts & Science), Tandon (Engineering), Tisch (Arts), Steinhardt (Education/Media), Gallatin (Interdisciplinary). Difficulty varies widely by school. Stern and Tisch are the most competitive.
3 Global Campuses + Study-Away
NYU New York (flagship), NYU Abu Dhabi (highly selective, strong scholarships), NYU Shanghai (global business focus). Plus study-away semesters in London, Florence, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Buenos Aires. One of the most globally mobile US universities.
Programs at NYU
Stern Business
Top globally for finance, consulting, media & entertainment
Tisch School of the Arts
Film, drama, music, game design - world-renowned
Economics & Finance
Strong academic and industry reputation in NYC
Data Science & AI
Growing strength with industry partnerships
Public Policy (Wagner)
Strong in urban policy and nonprofit leadership
Tandon Engineering
Tech and innovation focus in Brooklyn
Admission Requirements
Master's Requirements
- Finance & Quantitative Finance
- Business Analytics & Data Science
- Public Policy & Media
- Engineering (Tandon)
MBA Requirements
- Finance & consulting
- Media & entertainment
- Tech leadership
- NYC recruiting access
What Type of Student Gets In?
Strong academics combined with genuine passion for their chosen school within NYU
Urban readiness — NYU has no traditional campus; students who thrive in NYC do best
Clear career direction aligned with NYC industries (finance, media, tech, arts)
Evidence of independence, initiative, and self-motivation
Understanding of school-based admissions — Stern values differ from Tisch or CAS
Strong essays connecting personal story to specific NYU programs and NYC opportunities
Costs & ROI
| Level | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ~$63,000-$67,000/year |
| Master's | ~$40,000-$65,000/year |
| MBA | ~$140,000+ total (Stern, 2-year) |
| Living costs | ~$2,000-$3,000/month (NYC) |
| Total annual budget | ~$85,000-$100,000/year |
Career & Industry
NYU's NYC location provides unmatched industry access. OPT/STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work authorization.
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- NYU is school-based. Stern, Tisch, CAS, and Tandon each have different cultures. Tailor your application to the specific school.
- NYC is NYU's campus. Students excited about urban life and self-directed learning thrive here.
- Stern MBA is a Wall Street feeder. For finance careers, Stern's NYC location is unmatched.
- NYU's global campuses (Abu Dhabi, Shanghai) offer unique options but with different financial aid structures.
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