Studying in New York City
New York, United States
New York City is the largest city in the United States and a global capital of finance, media, fashion, and the arts. It offers world-class universities and unrivalled access to internships and careers — alongside the highest cost of living in the country.
Universities and major institutes
- Columbia University
- New York University (NYU)
- Cornell Tech
- The City University of New York (CUNY) system
- Fordham, The New School, Pace, and Juilliard
Cost of living
NYC is the most expensive US city for students. A room in a shared apartment commonly runs $1,200–$2,500 per month, offset by an excellent 24-hour subway system and student transit discounts.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Morningside Heights — Columbia’s home base on the Upper West Side.
- Greenwich Village — NYU’s campus-less heart of Manhattan.
- Astoria / Long Island City — Queens, cheaper and well-connected.
- Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Bushwick) — popular, creative, varied rents.
Institutions in New York City
Columbia University
An Ivy League research university in Manhattan, known for its core curriculum and prominent journalism, law, and business schools.
New York University
A large private university woven into the fabric of Greenwich Village, with a global network of campuses and study-away sites.
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