There are many advantages to studying in New York, USA, but at the same time, students do not consider some of the peculiarities of higher education in this city, and in the state as a whole. We hope that this information will help you choose the right institution, and with us, EDUSTEPS, get into a prestigious American university.

The advantages of studying at a university in New York City

  • New York City has a well-developed public transportation system. You can easily get from one end of the city to the other. You don’t need a car to get around
  • Life in New York City is quite diverse, there are a huge number of restaurants, cafes, museums, theaters
  • There are several prestigious American universities in New York City including Columbia University, New York University, The New School, The City University of New York, and others.
  • As an international student you will not be alone, because this city is known not only for the greatest number of international students, but also for its cosmopolitanism
  • The level of education in New York universities is very high. University degrees are recognized around the world
  • There are a lot of companies concentrated in New York, it is a great opportunity for students to find a job during their studies and after graduation
  • Universities in New York offer the opportunity to do internships while studying. For example, Pace University is known for its internships.

What should be prepared for students who want to study at universities of New York?

New York City offers a huge number of opportunities for international students. But sometimes students underestimate their options, and they are not prepared for the challenges they will face in this city. What you need to be prepared for:

Tuition at New York universities is high, sometimes even higher than in other states. On average, a year of study here will cost a student between $30,000 and $45,000. Recall that the cost of education in American universities depends on the state.
The cost of living at universities and in the city itself is also high: from $13,000 per year.
New York universities offer scholarships, but it is quite difficult for international students to get them, especially since they do not cover living expenses. The maximum amount of the scholarship (tuition discount) can be up to 50% of the cost of an undergraduate program. Example, Adelphi University.
It is much more difficult for the international students to enter the first year of the university in New York City than for the Americans. Therefore universities offer additional preparation programs. Often the preparatory programs are included in the first year program of the university: Adelphi University, City College of New York, Long Island University.

The disadvantages are as follows:

  1. Comparatively high crime situation. To tell the truth, that in New York is not more dangerous than in Moscow or, for example, in Saint-Petersburg… You should just observe elementary precautions: not to walk at night in “black” areas, not to visit strange people, not to keep your wallet in a back pocket of pants, etc. That is, you should take all the precautions that you would take in any other major metropolis.
  2. New York – the city of temptation! It happens that the new free life is so whirl and winds on parties, presentations, discos and exhibitions that the “immature” student can not even be concerned with his studies! Therefore, it is necessary to be able not only to learn, but also reasonably, in moderation, to have a rest!