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New York University (NYU)

New York University (NYU), New York

  • #55 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 48,765Total Students
  • 5,348Faculty
  • 22,407Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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New York University (NYU) was rated the maximum five QS stars, achieving full marks in the categories research, innovation, facilities and specialist criteria.

Ranked 46th in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017, NYU is one of the best universities in the world, and its graduates are favoured by recruiters, as indicated by NYU’s excellent performance in the Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

NYU ranks among the top universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings® by Subject for:

  • Accounting and finance
  • Mathematics
  • Law and legal studies
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy

Based in New York City, NYU has campuses in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with the core of its buildings around the lovely Washington Square Park in the Greenwich Village. Famous alumni include actor Alec Baldwin, the pop star Lady Gaga, and celebrated playwright Tony Kushner.

 

About

New York University (NYU) was rated the maximum five QS stars, achieving full marks in the categories research, innovation, facilities and specialist criteria.

Ranked 46th in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017, NYU is one of the best universities in the world, and its graduates are favoured by recruiters, as indicated by NYU’s excellent performance in the Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

NYU ranks among the top universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings® by Subject for:

  • Accounting and finance
  • Mathematics
  • Law and legal studies
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy

Based in New York City, NYU has campuses in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with the core of its buildings around the lovely Washington Square Park in the Greenwich Village. Famous alumni include actor Alec Baldwin, the pop star Lady Gaga, and celebrated playwright Tony Kushner.

 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #43
  • 2014
    #44
  • 2015
    #=41
  • 2016
    #53
  • 2017
    #=46
  • 2018
    #52
  • 2019
    #43
  • 2020
    #39
  • 2021
    #35
  • 2022
    #42
  • 2023
    #39
  • 2024
    #=38
  • 2025
    #43
  • 2026
    #55
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Student & Staff

Total students
48,765

45%
55%

International students
22,407

56%
44%

Total faculty staff
5,348

1000
4348

Total students
48,765

45%
55%

International students
22,407

56%
44%

Total faculty staff
5,348

4348
1000
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Campus locations

New York, New York, United States

New York City Campus,

New York University (NYU) , New York , New York , United States , 10003

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

NYU Abu Dhabi,

New York University Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi , Saadiyat Marina District , United Arab Emirates ,

Pudong, China

New York University Shanghai,

1555 Century Avenue , Pudong , Shanghai , China , 200122

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