How these universities 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).
Public, private and where they are
1 are public and 1 private (50% public). By location, New York (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Columbia University, founded in 1754. Columbia University is the largest, with 33,000 students.
What the courses look like
The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (9), Languages & Linguistics (3), Arts, Design & Architecture (3) and Media & Communication (2). The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.
What it costs
We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and Columbia University the most at USD 66,000; the middle of the range is about USD 66,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.
