NYU is a private research university founded in 1831, ranked among the top 30 universities globally. It's best known for business, law, medicine, and the arts — with campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Students gain direct access to New York's finance, media, and tech industries from day one.
New York City, USA
Top 40 Globally (#38)
#35 in the USA
Top 50 Worldwide (QS)
AACSB-Accredited (Stern School)
NYU Law ranked #6 in the USA (US News)
MBA (Full-Time)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 720 avg
MS in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, GRE: Required
Bachelor of Science in Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master of Laws (LLM)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BFA in Film & Television
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MS in Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, GRE: Recommended
NYU Stern is AACSB-accredited — a direct pipeline into Wall Street and top consulting firms.
NYU Tisch School of the Arts — one of the most respected film and performing arts schools in the USA.
NYU Law ranks #6 nationally — alumni include prominent judges, senators, and Fortune 500 legal counsel.
Global campus network — study across New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai on one degree.
Stern MBA graduates report a median base salary of $175,000, with top employers including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google.
CS and data science graduates join Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and early-stage NYC startups within months of graduating.
Tisch alumni work across major film studios, Netflix, Broadway, and leading advertising agencies worldwide.
NYU Law graduates have among the highest bar passage rates and regularly clerk for federal judges across the USA.
Undergrad
January 1 (Early Decision), April 1 (Transfer)
Postgrad
Rolling — December to February recommended
Undergrad
Not available for most programmes
Postgrad
Rolling — applications open from August
NYU's campus is woven into Greenwich Village, Manhattan — there's no traditional campus boundary. Buildings, labs, and student spaces sit alongside real city streets, restaurants, and offices.
New York City is one of the world's largest job markets. Students intern at nearby firms, attend industry events, and build professional networks while still in their first year.
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
F-1 Student Visa required
Proof of financial funds (1 year minimum)
Form I-20 issued by NYU
Health insurance — mandatory at NYU
SEVIS fee payment before visa interview
