Higher Education in New York
From the majestic Adirondack mountains and breathtaking Niagara Falls to the bustle of the world financial capital of New York City, the state of New York offers visitors a spirit, energy, and beauty that's hard to match. Similarly, the educational opportunities in "The Empire State" boast a rich and diverse array of possibilities.
CUNY: City University of New York
With nearly 250,000 degree-seeking students enrolled at colleges and institutions throughout the five New York City boroughs, The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban university system. CUNY has top-notch programs, faculty and facilities -- and includes the opportunity to study with some of the nation's brightest and most interesting students. The University boasts an array of more than 1,400 programs from traditional liberal arts to specialized professional and career-oriented courses. CUNY provides academic excellence along with the opportunity to study in a vibrant international capital of finance, entertainment, communications and the arts.
The 23 CUNY institutions include 11 four-year colleges, six community colleges, the Macaulay Honors College, a medical school, a doctoral-granting graduate center, a law school, a graduate school of journalism, a school of professional studies and a school of public health.
SUNY: State University of New York
State University of New York is both huge and small. With 64 different campuses and 465,000 students, the State University is the largest comprehensive university system in the U.S. The State University can also be measured in global terms: students from more than 160 countries are enrolled here.
While the State University is home to four large research-oriented universities, it also includes 30 two-year colleges. These community colleges are located throughout the state from Finger Lakes Community College in the wine-growing region "upstate" to the world-famous Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
The University has 13 arts and sciences colleges. World-renowned musicians are educated at Fredonia and Potsdam, and famous actors are alumni of Purchase College. The College at Geneseo is widely regarded as one of America's best public colleges. SUNY colleges of technology provide practical programs ranging from biotechnology to hospitality.
In fact, the State University offers almost every course of study—over 5,000 programs overall—and also offers the full range of academic degrees. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees can be earned at our research universities; the four-year arts and science colleges offer master's and bachelor's degrees; our technology colleges offer programs ranging from a one-year certificate to a master's degree; and our community colleges offer job-related courses as well as two-year degrees that can be the gateway to more advanced college study. Curricula range from conventional career fields–such as business, engineering, and medicine–to programs concerned with tomorrow's needs in areas such as nanoscale science, sustainability studies and green building technology.
The faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized figures in all the major disciplines. Their efforts are regularly recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Nobel Prize. SUNY offers residential housing for many of its students, excellent libraries and athletic facilities, sports programs and numerous student activities. In short, the State University of New York has 64 amazing campuses providing one exceptional education!
To learn more, visit: www.suny.edu/student
CICU: Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
New York State: Home to Over 100 Private Colleges and Universities
You've decided to study in the United States. Welcome! But where should you apply? Consider one of the 100+ private colleges and universities located in New York State. Each is unique. Some are large, some small. They enroll students from different ethnic and economic backgrounds, and from hundreds of foreign countries.
You can choose among more than 100 research universities, liberal arts colleges, technical institutes and specialized schools with nearly 150 campuses: 56 are in New York City; 39 are in the immediate suburbs of New York City; 35 are in "upstate" cities; and 18 are located throughout the state's rural regions. These institutions are the focal points of their communities, providing learning and cultural opportunities.
The quality of your education matters. Quality is found in strong academic departments, small classes, caring professors, and outstanding career placement services. It's found in how a college helps you to develop the skills to think critically, creatively, and analytically, and to express yourself effectively. You'll want to look for low student-teacher ratios and personal attention, both in and out of the classroom. You'll find quality at New York's private colleges and universities.
World-class dedicated faculty, including many who are active researchers, will challenge and inspire. You'll benefit from the experience and knowledge of alumni contacts. You'll have opportunities to gain real-life experience and to build a personal network through internships, co-op experiences, research projects, study abroad, and exchange programs.
At any of New York's private colleges or universities, you'll work hard and learn more than you can imagine. Upon graduation, you'll be confident and ready fo your career or graduate school.