When it comes to the most well-known institutions in the United States, NYU is definitely on the list. If I asked you to describe your impression of New York University, I think many students would say: tuition is expensive, there are many Chinese, there are many celebrity children, and it is difficult to apply.....
Indeed, NYU can be called an "Internet celebrity" school in China and even in the world. So why do so many people choose to apply to NYU? Today, Sister Mia will give you a detailed introduction to NYU!
Profile of the institution
New York University (NYU) or "NYU" was founded in 1831 by the then U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin and is a prestigious private research university located in New York City, United States. NYU has 38 Nobel Prize winners, 5 Fields Medal winners, 8 Turing Award winners, and 37 Academy Award winners.
NYU has two campuses, the main campus in Manhattan is basically the heart of the school, with Washington Square as the heart of the school, radiating outward. A purple flag with a torch and the word "NYU" written on it in front of the complex identifies the building as belonging to the New York University academic building, with 11 global academic centers in London, Madrid, Sydney, Berlin, Paris, and other places.
In addition, New York University is one of only 60 of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States that are members of the Association of American Universities. NYU started with 158 students and has grown to over 50,000 enrolled students, with campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi in addition to its main campus in New York.
Today, NYU is diverse and international, with students from every state in the U.S., as well as students from 133 other countries, visiting scholars, and more. In addition to the unique geographical advantage of being located in the cosmopolitan city of New York, NYU is also a platform for learning, teaching, research, invention and innovation.
World rankings
2024 U.S. News 35th Person Excluded from Bikoku Best University
24th in the 2024 THE World University Rankings
39th in the QS World University Rankings 2024
geographical location
NYU has multiple campuses, with the main campus located between Greenwich Village and East Village in Manhattan, covering an area near Washington Square. There are many buildings and teaching facilities on campus, including a campus library, student dormitories, classrooms, and laboratories, among others.
New York City is one of the world's most famous cosmopolitan cities with a unique urban atmosphere and cultural scene. Students can get a feel for Manhattan's busy streets, high-rise buildings, world-renowned museums, art galleries, music venues, theaters, and trendy shopping districts.
The area around NYU is rich in cultural activities and entertainment venues. Students can visit Greenwich Village's cafes, bookstores, and art venues, and enjoy street performances and concerts. In addition, New York City hosts a variety of cultural festivals, parades, and sporting events, providing a rich variety of entertainment options.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and bars in the area around NYU that offer food options for all tastes. From traditional American flavors to international cuisine, you can find almost anything you want. In addition, there are a variety of shops and markets nearby supplying a wide range of goods and daily necessities.
New York City has a well-developed public transportation system, and students can easily use transportation such as subways, buses, and taxis to get around the city and beyond. In addition, NYU provides transportation services on campus to allow students to travel between campuses and facilities.
NYU's strategic location provides students with unlimited opportunities, from internships and cultural experiences to social practice, NYU students have direct access to the best in all walks of life. This integrated campus culture provides an unparalleled environment for students to learn and grow.
Faculties
NYU has 18 colleges and institutes in Manhattan and Lower Brooklyn, with four faculties and more than 80 departments and various interdepartmental programs, and 11 colleges and 75 departments, offering more than 25,000 courses and 25 degrees.
The institute focuses on the humanities, social sciences and the arts, and generally speaking, all graduate schools (except for some special departments) offer both master's and doctoral programs. It also includes overseas study courses, such as summer courses in Europe and South America, as well as practical internship opportunities in the community or hospitals.
Advantages are professional
Film Studies
New York University, a private comprehensive university, has produced many Emmy and Academy Award winners, such as the Chinese director Ang Lee, who is most familiar to domestic audiences. This is all "credited" to the Tisch School of the Arts, one of the best art schools in the United States at New York University.
The Film Studies program is offered at the Academy, and if you love film and dream of becoming a director, you will definitely be able to fulfill your dreams. The duration of the master's program is 3 semesters, lasting about one and a half years, and the core courses include film theory, film forms and film history, and you can also choose a field to study in depth according to your interests.
finance
New York University is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for finance majors. The undergraduate finance major mainly studies the fundamentals of finance, corporate finance, and several advanced finance electives.
Students in business schools have a practical advantage over theoretical knowledge – the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the real world of finance earlier than anyone else. On the New York City campus, students are within walking distance of Wall Street, the "financial center of the world."
NYU is integrated into New York City without walls, and its geographical and academic advantages make NYU Stern School of Business a world-class business and economic management institution, allowing students to find the perfect balance between academics and practice.
accounting
The accounting program at NYU's Stern School of Business is one of the top accounting programs on the US.News &World Report list, ranking among the top 10 in the United States.
In New York, the financial center, accounting students also have greater opportunities to intern at the four major accounting firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Deloitte (DTT), KPMG and Ernst & Young (EY). However, NYU Business School's undergraduate admission difficulty can also be ranked in the top 10. Although not as "demanding" as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the acceptance rate is also very low, hovering in the single digits.
mathematics
New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences is undoubtedly the world's top mathematics research institution and the number one applied mathematics research institution in the United States.
In the undergraduate program, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Tandon College of Engineering offer degree programs in mathematics with distinguished professors with outstanding teaching experience who teach students a variety of pure and applied mathematics courses. There are also joint courses in mathematics and subjects such as computer science, economics, data science, and engineering.
The Bachelor of Mathematics degree at the Tandon School of Engineering requires a combination of Mathematics, Science, Engineering components. As part of the degree requirements, students have the opportunity to pursue additional courses in areas such as computer science, robotics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and electrical engineering.
Application Requirements:
undergraduate
- Graduated from a regular high school with a high school diploma;
- GPA: The average high school GPA for NYU admitted students is about 3.8, with a minimum IB score of 36;
- Language: TOEFL overall score of at least 100, IELTS overall score at least 7.5, PTE overall score at least 70, Duolingo English Test with an overall score of at least 125. Applicants may not be required to submit language scores if they have attended a school where English is their mother tongue or taught in English for more than 3 years, or if they have submitted SAT/ACT/AP/IB English course scores;
- In addition, NYU offers on-campus language enhancement programs. For dual enrollment applicants, the total TOEFL score needs to be between 90~100, and the IELTS overall score needs to be 6.0~6.5;
- Standardization: NYU still has a test-optional policy. However, among the freshmen admitted in the past two years, the median SAT score of 50% has been as high as 1540-1550;
Master
- Bachelor's degree or above from a regular university;
- There is no minimum GPA requirement, but a 3.0 or higher is recommended;
- IELTS requires a score of 7.5 and a TOEFL score of 100;
- There is no minimum GRE score requirement, and some programs require a GRE Subject score, which is the case for business schools
- Use GMAT scores instead of GRE scores;
In recent years, more and more Chinese students have applied to NYU, and the competition is getting bigger and bigger.
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