New York University (NYU) — Full Profile & Ranking 2026

Founded in 1831, NYU’s main campus is woven directly into Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighbourhood, with no traditional campus walls or gates, giving students an urban, city-integrated university experience. NYU also operates full degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, part of its distinctive Global Network University model, alongside study-away sites in over a dozen other global cities. NYU is particularly renowned for film and television, business, and mathematics, and has the largest international student population of any U.S. university.

NYU is ranked 58th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.

QS ranks universities using academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, student-to-faculty ratio, and measures of international faculty and students. This is a QS-specific result, not a universal ranking — Times Higher Education, U.S. News, and ARWU use different methods and can order the same universities differently.

Source: QS TopUniversities, QS World University Rankings 2027 (released June 2026).

• Film & Television — Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most prestigious film schools in the world
• Business — Stern School of Business
• Mathematics — Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Law — NYU School of Law

For the full list of schools and programs, see NYU’s official website.

NYU admission details below were checked in October 2026. Confirm them on NYU’s admissions site before applying.

Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Graduate admission requirements are set independently by each school, with their own deadlines and test requirements (such as the GRE or GMAT where applicable).

Official source: NYU Admissions.

NYU’s undergraduate acceptance rate is commonly reported at around 8–16%, varying by source and admission cycle, making it a highly selective university. Figures vary further by school, with Tisch School of the Arts and Stern School of Business typically more competitive than the university-wide average.

Figures are aggregated third-party estimates; always check current entry requirements per school on NYU’s official admissions pages.

• Decide whether you are applying to the New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai campus — each is a distinct application track
• Choose between Early Decision I (Nov 1), Early Decision II (Jan 1), or Regular Decision (Jan 5) — note both ED rounds are binding
• If applying to Tisch School of the Arts, prepare your portfolio or audition material well in advance
• Book a TOEFL/IELTS test early if you are a non-native English speaker
• Apply for need-based financial aid separately, since NYU is need-aware for international applicants
• Plan for the full cost of attendance, including housing in New York City
• Check U.S. student visa (F-1) requirements
• Verify every date, fee, and requirement on NYU’s official website before submitting

NYU’s official 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and fees are $68,576 per year, with a total estimated cost of attendance of $100,998 (including room, board, books, and personal expenses). Costs vary slightly by school — for example, $102,886 for one school and $107,748 for another — reflecting differences in program fees.

Source: NYU official Cost of Attendance page, checked October 2026. Always confirm the current figure, since fees are reviewed annually.

• Merit-based scholarships — including the Wagner Scholarship and other awards for outstanding international undergraduate applicants
• Need-aware admission — for international students, financial need can be a factor in the admission decision, unlike need-blind policies at some peer institutions
• NYU Promise — available only to first-time, full-time students; transfer students are generally not eligible for NYU scholarships and grants

Scholarship terms, values, and eligibility change year to year — confirm current offerings on NYU’s financial aid page. Funding is not automatic or guaranteed for every applicant.

Pakistani applicants apply to NYU through the same Common Application process as other international applicants; there is no separate country-specific quota. Practical points:

• Intermediate/A-Level or equivalent results are assessed holistically alongside essays and recommendations
• IELTS and similar English tests are available in major Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad
• Because NYU is need-aware for international admissions, applicants with strong profiles but significant financial need should weigh this when deciding whether to apply for aid
• A U.S. student visa (F-1) is required only after formal admission and enrollment confirmation; visa decisions are made solely by U.S. immigration authorities, not by NYU
• Applicants do not need a paid agent to apply — applications are submitted directly through the Common Application portal
• Always verify current deadlines, fees, and requirements on NYU’s official website before applying

• NYU’s main campus is woven directly into Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, with no traditional campus walls or gates
• Full degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, plus study-away sites in over a dozen other cities
• NYU has approximately 60,000 students, with around 30% from outside the United States
• Housing is available but limited relative to enrollment, given NYU’s urban, non-traditional campus layout

• NYU is a major research university with particular strength in film and television, business, and mathematics
• QS Employer Reputation survey results place NYU graduates among the highest for preparedness, analytical rigour, and professional conduct among international recruiters
• NYU does not guarantee employment, salary, or visa outcomes after graduation

• Numerous Academy Award-winning filmmakers from Tisch
• Prominent Wall Street finance leaders from Stern

New York University
70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012, United States
Admissions email: admissions@nyu.edu
Official website: nyu.edu

Contact details can change year to year — check the official website for the most current information.