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6 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in New York

There are 6 Arts, Design & Architecture programs in New York, spread across 2 universities, typically lasting 1–2 years. Courses from Columbia University and CUNY Graduate School and University Center come first, because those universities rank highest.

4PhD / Doctorate
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Art History

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD in Art History at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an in-depth exploration into the historical, cultural, and critical contexts of art across dif...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
5Master's Degree
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Biography and Memoir

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Master’s degree in Biography and Memoir at the CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an in-depth exploration of the art and craft of writing biographies a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
6Master's Degree
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Digital Humanities

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Master's degree in Digital Humanities at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an interdisciplinary approach that unites the humanities with computational...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Columbia University is cited most (48,319,824 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 3 master's, 2 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Arts, Design & Architecture in New York?

Columbia University (QS World #14) and CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Arts, Design & Architecture in New York?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in New York?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in New York?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in New York?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center, with 3, ahead of Columbia University (3).

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