NYU London at a Glance
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NYU LONDON NYU London students may concentrate their studies with global academic pathways in areas such as art history and architecture, British literature and writing, fashion, and prehealth. Day trips and guided excursions in and around London give students opportunities to engage with British culture. See the full list of available subject areas below. Africana Studies/SOAS Fashion Anthropology Film and Television Applied Psychology (spring only) Gallatin School Seminars Art History Global Public Health Biology History Business (Stern) Journalism Chemistry Legal Studies Child and Adolescent Mental Mathematics Health Studies Media, Culture, and Cinema Studies Communication College Core Curriculum Metropolitan Studies Communicative Sciences and Middle Eastern and Disorders (fall only) Islamic Studies Computer Science Nutrition and Food Studies Creative Writing Philosophy Drama Physics Dramatic Literature Politics Economics Psychology English Religious Studies (fall only) Environmental Studies Social and Cultural Analysis European and Mediterranean Sociology Studies (spring only) NYU Teaching and Learning Experiential Learning for Credit GLOBAL (spring only) PROGRAMS WHEN Fall/spring/academic year/Summer Session/January Term.* Opportunities during Summer Sessions and January Term are often specialized programs with different admissions processes and academic offerings than the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Global Programs website to learn more. ACADEMICS Courses are crafted to uphold the academic rigor expected from NYU. Students can select courses from a full array of disciplines taught by an exemplary faculty of local scholars, artists, and professionals. Students earn 12 to 18 NYU credits per semester. Subject areas listed on the reverse side are generally offered during the fall and spring semesters. HOUSING Some students may be eligible to register for one or two courses at NYU’s Students live in either apartment-style suites in one of two NYU residence affiliated institution, the University of London’s School of Oriental and halls located in Bloomsbury or in doubles within a private residence hall African Studies (SOAS). located in the King’s Cross area of Central London. If necessary, additional housing is secured in a private residence hall in Bloomsbury. SAMPLE GLOBAL ACADEMIC PATHWAYS Global academic pathways enable students to stay on track with their major HOW TO APPLY and/or minor by providing clusters of study abroad courses that have been Apply at nyu.edu/global-programs. Application deadlines are posted online. approved by NYU departments. The NYU Office of Global Programs reviews completed applications in multiple phases. Students are advised to apply by the earliest deadline. • Africana Studies: In the fall, students may take up to two Africana studies courses at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). ADMISSIONS • Art and Architecture: NYU’s Urban Design and Architecture Studies The admissions process ensures that all students studying with NYU are program created a set of courses for NYU London students to engage capable of performing to high academic standards. NYU’s global locations in the debate about how city planners, architects, and artists can work draw an exceptional group of students from leading institutions throughout together to improve residents’ lives. the United States in addition to NYU students. All students complete an • British Literature, Theatre, and Writing: Students enroll in courses in online application, which includes a personal statement. literature, theatre, or creative writing. • Business: NYU’s world-renowned Stern School of Business offers courses in areas such as finance, management, marketing, and operations 2020–2021 EXPENSES (PER SEMESTER) management. University tuition and fees are $27,441, with the following exceptions: Tandon • Fashion: The Gallatin School of Individualized Study hosts the Global School of Engineering, Stern School of Business, and Tisch School of the Arts Fashion in London program, which includes courses like History students pay their regular school charges. Airfare, housing, meals, personal travel, of British Fashion and Global Fashion Industry. Students outside the visa application fees, and other related expenses are additional costs. program may enroll in these courses, though program participants will receive registration priority. • International Relations: Students take courses in politics, economics, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID and statistics, which prepare them for positions with governments, Students receive the same financial assistance package at all NYU locations. nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, international finance groups, Those who are offered admission by the Office of Global Programs and who multinational corporations, law firms, and other institutions. have a FAFSA or CSS Profile on file are automatically reviewed for a variety • Prehealth: Students enroll in science courses acceptable to all American of scholarships. Global Programs staff are also available to assist students Medical College Application Service medical schools. with external scholarship opportunities. Please visit the financial aid • Psychology: Students pursuing a Psychology major can take a variety section of our website at nyu.edu/global-programs/financial-aid for of courses at NYU London. further information. CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT Course offerings and housing accommodations at all global locations are subject to change. See the website for the most up-to-date information. • Participation in various community service programs • Book launches and a guest lecture series *Fall and spring semester study is open only to NYU students. • Membership in the Students’ Union UCL (University College London) • Cocurricular and extracurricular programming CONTACT US Office of Global Programs GLOBAL ACADEMIC CENTER 383 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor Comprised of three beautifully restored 18th-century town houses located on New York, NY 10003-7011 historic Bedford Square in Bloomsbury, near the University of London, the 212-998-4433 center contains classrooms, two computer labs, study areas, and a lounge. [email protected] nyu.edu/global-programs ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS NYU London organizes for-credit internships for students who want to gain work experience. Placements are offered in fields such as marketing, banking and financial services, film and television, law, politics, health, and theatre. Students will enroll in a four-credit course to earn credit for their academic internship. New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. .