Universities & Colleges in New York, USA – Rankings, Courses, Fees

Also known as the 'Big Apple', the city of New York ranks among the top 20 QS Best Student Cities for the year 2024. The city maintains its ranking because of its quality education and world-ranked universities. There are over 100 universities in New York, that offer courses across a vast areas of studies. Columbia University (23rd) is the highest-ranked institution in the world. Universities in New York offer a long range of courses for higher education to international students.

As per the report by US officials, over 118,000 students from around the world choose to study in New York to pursue their higher education. New York State has always been and remains one of the most diverse, tolerant, interconnected, and technologically advanced states in the USA. There are many beautiful places to explore while studying in New York like from New York City to Niagara Falls, and the historic Hudson Valley to the magnificent Adirondack Mountains.

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Study in New York Highlights

New York has over 100 universities to offer undergraduate and graduate programs for international students. Study in New York fees for international students vary between INR 3 L to INR 1 Cr. The below table includes the highlights of universities & colleges in New York for Indian students:

Particular	Statistics
Total number of Universities in New York	100+
Study in New York 1st Year tuition fees	INR 3 L to INR 1 Cr
Study in New York popular locations	New York, Bronx, Brooklyn, etc.
English language exams required	IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE
Additional test required	GRE

Why Study in New York?

New York is one of the world’s popular destinations to study abroad for international students. From the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty to Broadway and Central Park, New York has it all, including excellent education opportunities. There are many top-ranked universities in New York for international students to pursue higher education.

• Over 100 popular universities in New York to study
• Ranks at 17 for Best Student Cities 2024 in the world by QS
• New York is the home to two Ivy League schools, i.e., Columbia University and Cornell University
• Better career opportunities for graduates as New York ranked 12th for employer activity
• New York has the third-largest economy in the United States

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Top Universities in New York

The below table includes the list of the top 10 universities in New York with their respective ranking by QS and THE:

Top Universities in New York	QS Rank 2024	THE Rank 2024
Cornell University	13	20
Columbia University	23	17
New York University	38	27
University of Rochester	224	133
Yeshiva University	369	NA
Stony Brook University	396	251-300
University at Buffalo	491	301-350
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	494	401-500
University at Albany-SUNY	771-780	NA
Syracuse University	781-790	401-500

Top Courses in New York

There are many undergraduate and graduate programs to study in New York for international students. The best universities in New York offer these programs in popular specializations like Computer Science, Business, Medicine, Finance, etc. The below table has the list of top courses in New York with several universities that offered them:

Top Courses in New York	Count of Universities
BE/BTech	65
BBA	63
MS	55
MIM	47
BSc	45
BA	36
MBA	36

Admission Requirements in New York

International students who wish to study at top universities in New York must meet the entry requirements. Universities in New York have their own entry criteria and deadlines for international students. We have mentioned below the admission requirements in New York for Indian students:

Undergraduate admission requirements in New York

• Complete a high school diploma from a recognized board with a minimum score of 60% or above (vary by program)
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements
• Submit additional test scores for ACT/SAT
• A personal statement is required

Graduate admission requirements in New York

• Must have a valid bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college with a qualifying GPA (vary by program)
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements
• Submit additional test scores for GMAT/GRE
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• At least two years experience in a relevant field (vary by program)

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Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities in New York

Check the list of entrance exams accepted by Universities in New York:

Entrance Exam Name	Count of Universities
GRE	47
GMAT	33
SAT	47
ACT	1

English Language Exams Accepted by Universities in New York

Students whose native language is not English must have a valid score of below English language exams to study in New York:

English Language Exam Name	Count of Universities
IELTS	86
PTE	51
TOEFL	100
Duolingo	41

Cost of studying in New York

The cost of studying in New York is set by universities and it will vary depending on what you want to study. Study in New York fees may be higher than in the rest of the US, as first-year tuition fees for some programs will be more than INR 50 L. Check the below table for New York universities fees range:

1st Year Tuition Fee	Count of Universities
INR max 10 L	11
INR max 20 L	70
INR max 30 L	87
INR max 40 L	97
INR 40 L +	27

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Cost of Living in New York

The cost of living in New York City is 128% more in comparison to other cities in the US. A family of four estimated monthly costs is INR 5.03 L without rent and a single person's estimated monthly cost is INR 1.36 L without rent. Check the below table for an estimated monthly cost of living in New York:

Sectors	Estimated Cost Per Month
Housing, Utilities & Transportation	INR 400 to INR 5.8 L
Food & Grocery (per pack)	INR 250 to INR 600
Healthcare (per visit)	INR 6.8k to INR 41.5k

Top Job Sectors & Economy in New York

New York has is the US's third-largest economy with a GDP of $1.7 trillion, behind only Texas and California.  Among the leading industries are Finance, Business, Healthcare, Education, and Manufacturing.

Chandra Shekhar Singh Sengar10-03-2025 12:49