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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York University Β· Programs

New York University Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

New York University's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for β€” beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

New York University's strongest programs include Stern School of Business, Tisch School of the Arts, Courant Institute Math/Computer Science.

Notable programs

Stern School of Business

Ranked 5th nationally for undergraduate business by US News 2025 with specializations in finance, accounting, and data analytics; 98 percent employment within three months at median USD 85,000 starting salary

Tisch School of the Arts

Top-ranked globally for film production and dramatic writing; alumni include Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Ang Lee, Lady Gaga, and over 30 Academy Award winners across acting, directing, and writing

Courant Institute Math/Computer Science

Ranked top 5 globally in applied mathematics and top 20 in computer science, known for computational finance, machine learning, and scientific computing research

Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Ranked 8th nationally in public affairs by US News 2025, specializing in urban policy, nonprofit management, and health policy with strong NYC government placement

Steinhardt Education

Ranked 7th nationally in education by US News 2025, offering innovative programs in educational technology, media studies, applied psychology, and music therapy

NYU Law School

Ranked 7th nationally as a T14 law school, dominant in tax law (ranked 1st for 20 consecutive years), international law, and corporate law with Big Law placement exceeding 80 percent

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