🟣New York University

New York, NY, US

QS World 2026 · #35

A private university fully embedded in New York City, with no traditional enclosed campus.

About NYU

NYU has no single enclosed campus — its buildings are woven directly into Greenwich Village and lower Manhattan, so campus life happens throughout the city itself. Its Stern School of Business and Tisch School of the Arts are both highly regarded, and its global network of degree-granting campuses (Abu Dhabi, Shanghai) lets students study away within the same university.

Why students choose it

  • No enclosed campus — fully integrated into New York City
  • Highly regarded Stern Business and Tisch School of the Arts
  • Global campus network (NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai) for study-away options

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 38

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

$60,000+/yr

premium tier for US — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, New York, NY

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or NYU's financial aid office.

Scholarship access for international students is more limited than for US citizens — most need-based financial aid programmes are domestic-only, and only a small number of universities are 'need-blind' or meet full demonstrated need for international applicants. Merit scholarships (not tied to financial need) are more widely available and are the main route for most applicants.

  • University merit scholarships: Named awards like 'Presidential' or 'Dean's' scholarships at many universities — automatically considered from your application, based on academic record and sometimes essays/interviews.
  • Need-blind / full-need-met universities: A small group of highly selective universities (e.g. Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Amherst) admit international students without considering ability to pay and meet full demonstrated financial need — extremely competitive to gain admission in the first place.
  • Fulbright Program: US government-funded, but for postgraduate/research study and exchange, not linked to undergraduate admission.

Most US universities in this tool are private and do not offer significant need-based aid to international students — check each university's own international financial aid policy before assuming support is available.

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Popular courses

Business (Stern)

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Film

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Drama

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Portfolio / audition

International Relations

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Durations are typical for US — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall)
Typical deadline
Regular Decision around 1 January
Note
Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 80–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

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NYU FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to NYU as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into NYU?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, NYU expects around AAA at A Level or 38 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for NYU's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on NYU's own admissions page before applying.

How much does NYU cost for international students?

International tuition at NYU typically falls in the $60,000+/yr range (premium tier for US). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not NYU's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for NYU?

NYU follows US's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), with applications generally due regular decision around 1 january. Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early. Always verify the exact date on NYU's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for NYU?

US universities, including NYU, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

What is NYU known for?

A private university fully embedded in New York City, with no traditional enclosed campus. NYU has no single enclosed campus — its buildings are woven directly into Greenwich Village and lower Manhattan, so campus life happens throughout the city itself. Its Stern School of Business and Tisch School of the Arts are both highly regarded, and its global network of degree-granting campuses (Abu Dhabi, Shanghai) lets students study away within the same university.

Can I apply to NYU with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — NYU accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free US University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against NYU and every other US university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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