New York University
History
New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. It was founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, a Secretary of the Treasury under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who wanted to establish an institution to admit students based on merit rather than wealth or lineage. The university has been non-denominational since its founding.
NYU's historical campus is in Greenwich Village, New York City, with other campuses and sites throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and satellite campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. The university also has study away sites in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America.
Academics
NYU is composed of multiple schools and colleges, offering a wide range of academic programs. The university is known for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts and science, business, law, medicine, nursing, dentistry, education, social work, professional studies, public administration, engineering, and continuing and professional studies.
The university operates on a semester-based academic calendar. NYU's academic endeavors are guided by its faculty, which has included five Nobel Laureates, eight National Medal of Science winners, five Pulitzer Prize winners, and dozens of members of national academies.
Student Life
NYU has a vibrant student life with a diverse community of students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 foreign countries. The university offers a variety of student organizations, clubs, and activities, including athletics, arts, media, and cultural and academic clubs. The university's athletic teams, known as the Violets, compete in the NCAA Division III.
Research
NYU is classified as an R1 Doctoral University, indicating the highest level of research activity. The university's research efforts are facilitated by its numerous institutes and centers. NYU's research output contributes significantly to scientific, socio-economic, and cultural understanding, and it actively fosters innovation and entrepreneurship among its students and faculty.
Notable Alumni
NYU has a large network of notable alumni, including heads of state, royalty, eminent mathematicians, inventors, media figures, Olympic athletes, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and astronauts. Some of the university's notable alumni include heads of state, such as former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, and numerous Pulitzer Prize and Nobel laureates.