List of colleges and universities in New York City

New York City is a big and busy place with many schools where people can study after high school. These schools are called colleges and universities. Some of these schools are paid for by the government, and these are called public institutions. Others are paid for by people or groups, and these are called private institutions.

This list shows all the public and private colleges and universities in New York City. It helps people know where they can go to learn new things and get degrees. If you are thinking about studying in New York City, this list is a good place to start looking.

Remember, this list is only for schools in New York City, not for all the schools in the whole state of New York (state). There are many more schools in other parts of the state, but this list only shows the ones in the city.

Public

Main article: State University of New York

Further information: List of State University of New York units

Main article: City University of New York

Further information: List of City University of New York institutions

New York City has many public colleges and universities. Some are part of the State University of New York (SUNY), such as the Fashion Institute of Technology and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. Others belong to the City University of New York (CUNY), which includes colleges like Baruch College in Manhattan and Brooklyn College.

There are also community colleges, undergraduate colleges, an honors college, and several graduate schools within CUNY, offering a wide range of programs for students.

Private

There are many private colleges and universities in New York City. These schools focus on different areas of study, such as health sciences, architecture, engineering, arts, and more. Some well-known institutions include Columbia University, New York University, and The New School, each offering a wide range of programs and specialties.

Permanently closed institutions

Some schools in New York City used to exist but have since closed down. For more information about these schools, see defunct colleges and universities in New York state.