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  Major Research UniversitiesColumbia University – ManhattanIvy League university in Morningside Heights known for rigorous academics, research, and global reputation.
New York University – ManhattanLarge private university in Greenwich Village and Brooklyn, offering 400+ programs and a vibrant city campus.
City University of New York (CUNY) – Multiple CampusesNYC’s public university system, including senior colleges (Baruch, Hunter, City College, Brooklyn, Queens, Lehman, etc.), community colleges, and graduate/professional schools.
Fordham University – Bronx, ManhattanJesuit research university with campuses in the Bronx (Rose Hill) and Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Cornell University (Weill Cornell Medicine) – ManhattanIvy League medical school and graduate programs in NYC; main campus in Ithaca.
Private Colleges and Universities
Barnard College – ManhattanHighly selective women’s liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University.
The Juilliard School – ManhattanWorld-renowned conservatory for music, dance, and drama at Lincoln Center.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art – ManhattanPrestigious college specializing in art, architecture, and engineering, offering generous scholarships.
The New School – ManhattanProgressive university with renowned divisions: Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College, Mannes School of Music, and more.
School of Visual Arts – ManhattanPrivate art and design college with undergraduate and graduate programs in visual arts and related fields.
Pratt Institute – BrooklynLeading art, design, and architecture college with a historic Brooklyn campus and Manhattan center.
Yeshiva University – ManhattanJewish private research university with undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, law, and medicine.
St. John’s University – Queens, Manhattan, Staten IslandPrivate Catholic university with diverse programs and multiple NYC campuses.
Pace University – Manhattan, PleasantvillePrivate university with strong business, arts, and health programs and a central Manhattan campus.
St. Francis College – BrooklynPrivate Franciscan college known for business, health sciences, and liberal arts.
Marymount Manhattan College – ManhattanPrivate liberal arts college with strengths in performing arts, communications, and social sciences.
Metropolitan College of New York – Manhattan, BronxPrivate, nonprofit college focused on business, public administration, and human services.
Touro University – Manhattan, Brooklyn, QueensPrivate Jewish-sponsored university with programs in law, health sciences, business, and education.
Mercy University – Manhattan, Bronx, Dobbs FerryPrivate university with programs in health, business, and education; main campus in Westchester, with NYC branches.
Bard College – Annandale-on-Hudson (with Bard Graduate Center in NYC)Sarah Lawrence College – Bronxville (near NYC)Manhattan College – BronxWagner College – Staten IslandPublic Colleges and Universities (CUNY/SUNY)
CUNY System – Multiple CampusesIncludes: Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College, College of Staten Island, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, NYC College of Technology, Queens College, York College, and others.
SUNY System – Multiple CampusesIncludes: Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, SUNY Maritime College, Empire State University, SUNY College of Optometry, and more.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) – ManhattanSpecialized SUNY college for art, design, business, and technology related to the fashion industry.
SUNY Maritime College – BronxMaritime-focused SUNY campus offering engineering, business, and marine transportation degrees.
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) – BrooklynCUNY’s technology-focused senior college in Downtown Brooklyn.
LaGuardia Community College – QueensOne of the largest CUNY community colleges, serving western Queens and the city.
Kingsborough Community College – BrooklynBrooklyn’s only community college, part of CUNY.
Queensborough Community College – QueensMajor CUNY community college in Bayside, Queens.
Borough of Manhattan Community College – ManhattanLargest CUNY community college, located in Tribeca.
Hostos Community College – BronxCUNY community college serving the South Bronx.
Bronx Community College – BronxCUNY community college in University Heights.
Guttman Community College – ManhattanNewest CUNY community college, focused on student success and support.
Specialized, Graduate, and Professional Schools
SUNY College of Optometry – ManhattanSUNY Downstate Health Sciences University – BrooklynAlbany Law School – Albany (with NYC connections)Albert Einstein College of Medicine – BronxNew York Medical College – Valhalla (NYC area)New York College of Podiatric Medicine – ManhattanNew York Law School – ManhattanBenjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University) – ManhattanJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice – ManhattanCUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy – ManhattanCUNY Graduate Center – ManhattanCUNY School of Public Health – ManhattanCUNY School of Law – Long Island CityTouro College of Osteopathic Medicine – HarlemTeachers College, Columbia University – ManhattanJewish Theological Seminary of America – ManhattanUnion Theological Seminary – ManhattanUnification Theological Seminary – ManhattanU.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point (NYC metro)U.S. Military Academy (West Point) – West Point (NYC region)Empire State University – Manhattan (center for labor studies)Fashion Institute of Technology – ManhattanSUNY Downstate Medical Center – BrooklynSUNY College of Optometry – ManhattanSUNY Maritime College – BronxCUNY Graduate Center – ManhattanCUNY School of Public Health – ManhattanCUNY School of Law – Long Island CityCUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy – ManhattanCUNY Graduate Center – ManhattanCUNY School of Law – Long Island CityTeachers College, Columbia University – ManhattanJewish Theological Seminary of America – ManhattanUnion Theological Seminary – ManhattanUnification Theological Seminary – ManhattanU.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point (NYC metro)U.S. Military Academy (West Point) – West Point (NYC region)
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