Founded in 1831, New York University (NYU) is a prestigious private research university with campuses and academic centres around the world. Considered one of the world’s top universities by the “Academic Ranking of World Universities”, NYU has produced heads of state, scientists, entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 company founders. It’s also renowned for its graduates who have gone on to become Nobel Laureates, Academy Award winners and Pulitzer Prize winners.
NYU’s main campus is in New York City, primarily in Manhattan, with the core buildings surrounding Washington Square Park. As you explore the campus you’ll notice many iconic NYU buildings, including the 12-storey Elmer Holmes Bobst Library and the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media.
The university also features numerous prominent theatres that host enthralling live performances, including the 850-seat Skirball Center for Performing Arts and the 560-seat Eisner-Lubin Auditorium. You can cheer on many of NYU’s sporting teams, called the NYU Violets, which includes baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis.
Getting around New York University
New York University’s main campus is centred around Washington Square Park, a short walk from the 8th Street metro station and 9th Street subway station. You can get there in 15 minutes from the centre of New York by using the trains or metro.