Monroe University, known as Monroe College until 2024, is a private university with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, New York, and on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. It's known for hospitality and culinary arts, business, criminal justice, nursing and IT, with a career-focused approach and several intakes a year.
Bronx, New York, United States
Official website: monroecollege.edu
1933 in New York
Monroe University since 2024
Bronx, New Rochelle and Saint Lucia
$18,000 – $24,000
International students, before scholarships
$18,000 – $23,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on monroecollege.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Hospitality Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
AAS Culinary Arts
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
An award-winning culinary team.
Three intakes a year.
Campuses in the Bronx and suburban New Rochelle.
Graduates work in hospitality, business, IT and healthcare in New York.
STEM-designated computer science graduates may work in the US on OPT for up to three years.
Culinary alumni work in New York restaurants and hotels.
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The Bronx campus is near Fordham Road, and the New Rochelle campus is in a quieter Westchester suburb.
Both are within easy reach of Manhattan by train. Rent is high, especially closer to the city.
Form I-20 issued by Monroe University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Monroe accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply three to four months before your start term.
Programmes start in September, January and April.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Monroe University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
The MBA, computer science, hospitality management and culinary arts are popular. Graduate entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
Monroe offers scholarships to international students. Ask admissions for details.
