Columbia University – Manhattan Ivy League university in Morningside Heights known for rigorous academics, research, and global reputation.
New York University – Manhattan Large private university in Greenwich Village and Brooklyn, offering 400+ programs and a vibrant city campus.
City University of New York (CUNY) – Multiple Campuses NYC’s public university system, including senior colleges (Baruch, Hunter, City College, Brooklyn, Queens, Lehman, etc.), community colleges, and graduate/professional schools.
Fordham University – Bronx, Manhattan Jesuit research university with campuses in the Bronx (Rose Hill) and Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
The New School – Manhattan Progressive university with renowned divisions: Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College, Mannes School of Music, and more.
School of Visual Arts – Manhattan Private art and design college with undergraduate and graduate programs in visual arts and related fields.
Pratt Institute – Brooklyn Leading art, design, and architecture college with a historic Brooklyn campus and Manhattan center.
Yeshiva University – Manhattan Jewish private research university with undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, law, and medicine.
St. John’s University – Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island Private Catholic university with diverse programs and multiple NYC campuses.
Pace University – Manhattan, Pleasantville Private university with strong business, arts, and health programs and a central Manhattan campus.
St. Francis College – Brooklyn Private Franciscan college known for business, health sciences, and liberal arts.
Marymount Manhattan College – Manhattan Private liberal arts college with strengths in performing arts, communications, and social sciences.
Metropolitan College of New York – Manhattan, Bronx Private, nonprofit college focused on business, public administration, and human services.
Touro University – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens Private Jewish-sponsored university with programs in law, health sciences, business, and education.
Mercy University – Manhattan, Bronx, Dobbs Ferry Private university with programs in health, business, and education; main campus in Westchester, with NYC branches.
Bard College – Annandale-on-Hudson (with Bard Graduate Center in NYC)
CUNY System – Multiple Campuses Includes: Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College, College of Staten Island, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, NYC College of Technology, Queens College, York College, and others.
SUNY System – Multiple Campuses Includes: Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, SUNY Maritime College, Empire State University, SUNY College of Optometry, and more.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) – Manhattan Specialized SUNY college for art, design, business, and technology related to the fashion industry.
SUNY Maritime College – Bronx Maritime-focused SUNY campus offering engineering, business, and marine transportation degrees.
