2 Best Media & Communication Universities in New York

Columbia University leads the 2 Media & Communication universities in New York at #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 3 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #14 #8 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University

Private University · 2 courses in Media & Communication

USD 56,000 – USD 76,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1754Founded

33,000Students

12,000International

Admissions open

#14 QS World University Rankings 2026

#8 in United States

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2Top pick

QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Public University · 1 course in Media & Communication

Film and Media CulturesProfessional

USD 15,185/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,254Students

—International

Admissions open

#545 QS World University Rankings 2024

#134 in United States

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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

By level: 2 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is 3–4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Columbia University offers the widest choice, with 2 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Media & Communication 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 Media & Communication 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 many public universities offer Media & Communication in New York?

1 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in New York?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years.

When do Media & Communication courses start in New York?

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

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in New York?

Columbia University, with 2, ahead of CUNY Graduate School and University Center (1).

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