Global Academic Centers

NYU offers study away outside New York for a semester or a year at its global academic centers:


Additional information about NYU's global academic centers can be found on the Global Programs Website.

NYU ABU DHABI

NYU Abu Dhabi, the University’s first degree-granting campus outside the U.S., is a study away option for students earning their degree in New York. Located in the global crossroads of the Persian Gulf, NYU Abu Dhabi offers study away students the opportunity to continue their education at a comprehensive research university  with facilities dedicated to academics and research, residential life, library, dining, performance and the arts, and athletics. The campus is located on Saadiyat Island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, beach and leisure spaces, and is equipped with public transport to Abu Dhabi City and Yas Island.

Take advantage of small class sizes at NYU Abu Dhabi, where during a semester away students can take courses to fulfill major or elective requirements. Abu Dhabi is home to a unique population hailing from everywhere from the Arab world to the South Asian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. Students can choose from a wide array of courses in the liberal arts and sciences, many of which respond to the location of Abu Dhabi and promote an understanding of Middle Eastern history and culture. Language courses in Arabic, French, and Chinese are offered.

Students are urged to discuss course applicability with their advisors and check course listings. For more information on courses and study abroad at NYUAD, please visit NYU Global Programs.

During the semester study away, students will have access to the NYU Abu Dhabi Career Development Center (CDC) to seek internship opportunities and career advice, join Student Interest Groups (SIGs), or volunteer time in a variety of programs through the Office of Community Outreach, and utilize fitness facilities both indoor and outdoor. The UAE’s infrastructure and geographic location make it a hub for internal and external travel, whether it is exploring the Middle East or further afield or adventures within the UAE. To find out more about NYU Abu Dhabi, visit their website.

Liberal Studies offers a junior year program at NYU Abu Dhabi for Global Liberal Studies students. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU ACCRA

NYU’s global academic center in Accra, the capital of Ghana, offers courses in the arts, literature, communication, journalism, media, anthropology, history, politics, global public health, and sociology taught by leading scholars, artists, writers, and public intellectuals drawn from Accra and the local region. Students at NYU Accra have the unique opportunity to enhance coursework relevant to their majors with enrollment at the University of Ghana-Legon, where they may take up to two courses while studying alongside West Africa’s top students.

Many NYU Accra students intern and take part in community service with NGOs, local businesses, and philanthropic groups, helping them to understand social entrepreneurship in a fast-developing city. Numerous co-curricular travel opportunities introduce students to the diversity and complexity of West African culture. Whether learning Twi, the city’s local dialect, or embracing local West African culture, students at NYU Accra are rewarded with an unparalleled intellectual and cultural experience.

All students are required to reside in NYU-arranged housing facilities as a condition of enrollment at NYU Accra. The housing facilities are located in a residential neighborhood within walking distance of the NYU academic center and provide shared bedrooms, kitchens, and common space.

Liberal Studies offers a junior year program at NYU Accra for Global Liberal Studies students. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU BERLIN

At NYU Berlin, located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood in central Berlin, students experience a cosmopolitan city that holds a complex and crucial place in modern European history. Youthful, artistic, and hip, Berlin has traveled a path that led from the defining cultural avant-garde of the Weimar Republic to the devastation of World War II, from a divided city symbolizing the Cold War to today’s reunified and renewed capital.

The program at NYU Berlin is designed for students in the social sciences and humanities who want to earn credit in their majors—including sociology, history, politics, psychology, environmental studies, and European studies—while having a transformative experience abroad. Courses are taught in English, and German language courses are offered at all levels. Day trips and guided excursions in and around Berlin are included in the program. An internship program enables select students to connect with local organizations and obtain professional and cultural experience.

All NYU Berlin students live in the lively district of Kreuzberg in residential buildings approved by NYU. Student housing is located just a short walk from two major subway lines, making the commute to classes at the global academic center about 35-40 minutes by public transport.

Liberal Studies offers a junior year program at NYU Berlin for Global Liberal Studies students. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU BUENOS AIRES

NYU Buenos Aires offers students an exceptional opportunity to learn about the people, history, culture, politics, and economy of Argentina and the region while living in one of South America’s most vibrant cities. Courses are taught in Spanish and English by some of Argentina’s most talented scholars, journalists, and public health professionals, as well as renowned writers and musicians. The curriculum provides a cultural framework for coursework in subjects ranging from art history, cinema studies, and creative writing to politics, sociology, global public health, and economics. All students at NYU Buenos Aires take a Spanish language course at their appropriate level upon arrival or, if they possess advanced skills, an elective in the language.

A place of renewed growth and prosperity, Buenos Aires is one of the most important financial and cultural centers in Latin America. The NYU global academic center is located in the handsome Recoleta district, near vibrant Avenida Santa Fe. Staff members organize and offer a myriad of activities for students to take part in, ranging from regional travel to destinations such as Iguazu Falls, Rosario, and Tigre to cultural and social events so that the students can meet local "portñeos" and connect more to the city. Volunteer and internship opportunities at local NGOs and media offices open doors for students to engage in the community and practice Spanish. Museums, class field trips, and concerts offer opportunities to go beyond day-to-day cultural experiences and better understand the dynamic past and present of the Argentine capital. Most students live in homestays which brings the everyday Argentine way of living to life as students share meals, ideas, and activities with their host parents. A small group of students live in a residential building within walking distance of the academic center.

Liberal Studies offers a junior year program at NYU Buenos Aires for Global Liberal Studies students. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU FLORENCE

NYU Florence offers a broad  curriculum with a strong focus on the humanities and social sciences. The curriculum s takes advantage not only of the extraordinary cultural resources provided by the city of Florence and Italy in general, but also of a unique array of cocurricular lectures and activities planned by the NYU Florence staff. Cultural activities and field trips in and around Florence and Tuscany are an integral part of the cocurricular program.

Courses are taught in English. Italian language courses are available at all levels, and an intensive Italian language program is available for  students who want to accelerate their language acquisition.. Students with advanced proficiency in Italian may take courses taught in Italian at the NYU global academic center or may directly enroll in a course at the University of Florence.. Opportunities to intern and volunteer are available to students to deepen their connection to the people and organizations in Florence.  

The academic center is located just north of the city center on a magnificent 57-acre estate bequeathed to the University by Sir Harold Acton, a distinguished patron of the arts. The estate is comprised of five villas, most notably La Pietra, which houses an early Renaissance art and furniture collection, and its grounds feature one of the most authentically restored Renaissance gardens in all of Tuscany.

First-year students reside on the estate in one of two villas that have been dedicated to student housing; upperclassmen live in downtown Florence in shared residences or in a homestay in an Italian household.

Liberal Studies offers a first-year program, a sophomore fall semester program for LS Core students, and a junior year program for Global Liberal Studies students at NYU Florence. Liberal Studies students are required to live in University housing on campus to facilitate access to the University community and resources. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU LONDON

Centrally located in Bloomsbury, the heart of London’s university district, students at NYU London take advantage of a wide range of academic programs complemented by the rich cultural experience of living in one of Europe’s most storied cities. Specialized programs are available in Africana studies, art and architecture, business, mathematics, British literature and writing, prehealth, child and adolescent mental health studies, and psychology. Additionally, NYU is one of the only institutions in London to offer science courses approved by the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) for medical school admittance. Fieldwork and site visits are a regular part of many classes, and students may enroll in for-credit internships with key institutions in fields including marketing, finance, media, law, politics, health, and theatre.

The academic center, a converted 18th-century town house, is located on historic Bedford Square near many museums and public parks and gardens. The center offers classrooms, a computer lab, and a student resource room. Students live in NYU-arranged residences close to public transportation, the shops of the Brunswick Center, and the West End (London’s theatre district).

Students can take advantage of guided tours to places such as the British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Tate Gallery, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London. There are also several walking tours focusing on the architecture of districts such as Soho, Bloomsbury, and Westminster, as well as excursions to sites outside of London.

Liberal Studies offers a first-year program at NYU London. Liberal Studies students are required to live in University housing to facilitate access to the University community and resources. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles is one of the world's leading centers for the creative industries, including film and television, music, and emerging media. NYU Los Angeles provides an experiential learning environment for students to prepare for careers in the entertainment and media industries, including NYU courses from multiple schools, industry internships, and a range of opportunities to build relationships and connections in LA's artistic and business communities. A dedicated group of local alumni provide additional opportunities including a mentoring program 

NYU Los Angeles is a new type of study away opportunity crafted by faculty from Abu Dhabi, Gallatin, Steinhardt, Stern, and Tisch. Designed for upper-level undergraduate students planning to make careers in the entertainment and media industries, NYU Los Angeles combines highly focused academic programming -- with such courses as Business Structure of the Music Industry, Movie Marketing, and Script Analysis -- with a substantial professional development component. 

NYU Los Angeles offers a tailored set of courses that provide a range of views into the entertainment and media industries in such areas as production, regulation, business, and criticism. The courses have been selected to be appropriate and useful for a wide range of students planning careers in these industries, whether as an artist, a producer, an analyst, or any number of other possibilities.

Students will live together in a complex shared with non-NYU residents. Housing is located approximately a ten-minute walk from the NYU classrooms. The apartment-style rooms include kitchens where students may prepare their own meals, or they may dine at local restaurants.

NYU MADRID

At NYU Madrid, students advance their command of Spanish while engaging with European traditions and culture. Established in 1958 as NYU’s first global academic center, NYU Madrid offers Spanish language instruction at all levels, as well as courses in economics, politics, Spanish culture, Spanish American literature, history, civilization, anthropology, business, journalism, the social and political sciences, fine arts, and cinema.

For students with no previous knowledge of Spanish, elementary language courses are offered along with a curriculum taught in English. Students at the intermediate level can take courses conducted in Spanish designed especially for their skill level. During the spring semester, qualified students who are fluent in Spanish may take up to two courses at NYU’s affiliated university, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM).

Madrid is the political and cultural center of Spain and one of the liveliest and friendliest capital cities in Europe, replete with magnificent architecture, world-class museums, and delicious cuisine. Students at NYU Madrid enjoy a semester of rich cultural experiences that complement their studies, whether they’re on a class trip to the Museo del Prado to learn firsthand about Goya’s masterpieces or at an out-of-the way tapas bar on Cava Baja. An opportunity to intern is offered each semester, which brings students into local institutions and businesses to gain firsthand experience.

 Students at NYU Madrid most often live  in a NYU-arranged group residence shared with students enrolled at Spanish universities. A more independent housing option, available for upperclassmen, is to live in a homestay with Spanish host families, which encourages a deeper connection with Spanish culture and provides an opportunity to practice speaking in a more casual environment.An Intercambio Program brings NYU Madrid students together with local students to practice their Spanish and make friends.

At NYU Madrid, Liberal Studies offers both a first-year program, and a junior-year program for Global Liberal Studies students. Liberal Studies students are required to live in University housing to facilitate access  to the University community and resources. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU PARIS

The curriculum at NYU Paris focuses on the language, arts, history, literature, media, music, and politics of France and unique course offerings in computer science and math.. A world-class faculty provides context and support for students’ academic work. Courses taught in English or in French are both available, though advanced French language speakers attending NYU Paris should take the majority of their courses in French. All students take a French language course appropriate to their level. Coursework is enhanced by faculty-led trips in and around Paris, to world-renowned museums such as the Louvre and the Musée Picasso or to smaller galleries and exhibits, as well as to the opera, ballet, and important historical sites. Students also have the opportunity to take a course or two through an arrangement at one of the local French universities, such as the University of Paris and Sciences Po, or to conduct an internship with a local organization.

The NYU Paris global academic center is located in the Latin Quarter, the thriving historic and intellectual heart of Paris. Students have the opportunity to benefit from the numerous cultural, artistic, and academic institutions of this wonderful neighborhood. The co-curricular program offers day trips to places outside of the city such as Chantilly, Giverny, and Versailles, and weekend excursions and study-trips to locations such as Avignon, the Loire Valley, and La Rochelle, that allow students to further embrace the richness, depth, and diversity of French history and civilization.

Student housing is arranged by NYU in student residences or in homestays around the city, all within commuting distance to the academic center via public transportation.

Liberal Studies offers a junior year program for Global Liberal Studies students, at NYU Paris. Liberal Studies students are required to live in University housing to facilitate access to the University community and resources. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU PRAGUE

NYU Prague, located in two 15th century buildings only steps away from the Old Town Square and the historic clock tower, offers students a broad curriculum in art, architecture, film, journalism, media, music, photography, politics, business, the humanities, and social science. Courses are taught by a diverse faculty, including noted writers, foreign ambassadors, and leading dissidents of the Velvet Revolution, the nonviolent political movement that ended the Communist regime in Prague in 1989. A specialized program in music and the performing arts pairs students in private lessons with the most talented musicians in the nation, while music and photography students have access to on-site practice space and darkrooms. All courses are taught in English except for language courses in Czech, German, Polish, and Russian.

Prague has emerged as a crown jewel of central Europe—a vibrant center of culture and thought that attracts students from around the world. NYU Prague students engage in this environment via co-curricular programming that includes attendance at global conferences in the city and a dynamic lecture series hosted at the NYU Prague Institute for Democracy, Economy, and Culture. Internships are widely available, and in past semesters students have written for Czech magazines and worked with the public relations and fundraising arms of the Archa and Ponec theatres and the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

NYU-arranged housing is provided in residential buildings a short commute from the global academic center on public transit. NYU Prague staff plan a series of activities to introduce students to the exciting cultural history and characteristics that make Prague unique.

NYU SHANGHAI

NYU Shanghai, the University’s second degree granting campus outside the U.S., offers a study away option for students interested in a semester or year studying in this exciting business and cultural center. Located in the Pudong district in the heart of China’s most dynamic city, which boasts an estimated population of 24 million, the NYU Shanghai campus has facilities for academics and research, library, computer labs, and student activities. Students are guaranteed housing in NYU-arranged residences a short transit ride from campus.

A metropolis with strikingly modern architecture, Shanghai is the perfect locale from which to observe the interplay of various forces that have turned China’s economy into one of the world’s largest in a very short time. At NYU Shanghai students will find courses taught in English by prestigious faculty in a variety of disciplines in liberal arts, science, and engineering. Students are drawn to NYU Shanghai from China, the United States, and from around the world, all seeking an academic environment that encourages cross-cultural learning, exploration, and development. NYU Shanghai provides students with access to on-site academic administrators who will advise them during their stay, as well as to a full-time student affairs staff. Studying at NYU Shanghai affords students the exceptional opportunity to learn about the history and culture of this ever-developing country while participating in the vibrant activities of day-to-day life in Shanghai.

Liberal Studies offers a sophomore fall semester program for LS Core students, as well as a junior year program for Global Liberal Studies students, at NYU Shanghai. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU SYDNEY

Located in Australia’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, NYU Sydney provides students with the unparalleled opportunity to live and study in a hub of commerce, culture, and communication in the Asia-Pacific region. NYU Sydney students will be able to explore Aboriginal art and culture, products of the longest continuous civilization on the planet. Courses introduce Australia’s rich history of immigrant communities that formed this continent-sized nation with unique and compelling characteristics. 

The curriculum at NYU Sydney has a strong focus on the social sciences.

Leading professors drawn from Sydney and the local region along with NYU staff support students as they engage with the city and local culture. Study trips, group excursions, lectures, site visits, and activities comprise the co-curricular program.

Students are assigned housing in an NYU-approved residence a short commute on public transit from the classrooms.

NYU TEL AVIV

Tel Aviv, a vibrant Mediterranean metropolis, is the financial and technological center of Israel. Here, students have the opportunity to acquire a sophisticated understanding of Israel and the Middle East, and of the interrelationships between cultures, political movements, and religious traditions.

The curriculum at NYU Tel Aviv is particularly well suited for students studying history, politics, biology, chemistry, business, cinema studies, journalism, and the social sciences. While students study with great teachers in a variety of fields, they also develop competency in Hebrew or Arabic and, through a credit-bearing internship course, may engage with local cultural and community organizations, businesses, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). NYU Tel Aviv has a dedicated faculty that includes established scholars, artists, journalists, and public intellectuals whose internationally valued work transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Students may also choose from a short list of approved courses offered at Tel Aviv University.

The NYU Tel Aviv academic center is in a newly renovated building in North Tel Aviv. In the building students will find classrooms, lounge space, study space, an outdoor patio, and staff offices. All students live in a building a short walk from the academic center in NYU-arranged housing located near Yarkon Park, often compared to New York’s Central Park for its sports facilities, botanical gardens, aviary, water park, concert venues, and lakes. Outside class, students can enjoy Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus-inspired modern architecture, world-class museums, modern art galleries, dance and theatre performances, opera, jazz, classical music, and an emerging alternative music scene.

Liberal Studies offers a junior year program at NYU Tel Aviv for Global Liberal Studies students. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.

NYU WASHINGTON, DC

No global network would be complete without a location in the U.S. capital, the seat of the federal government, home to 174 embassies, headquarters of numerous international policy-making bodies and think tanks, and the site of many museums, monuments, and cultural institutions. At NYU Washington, DC, students will find study and research opportunities in an array of subjects, including American studies, art history, business, economics, environmental studies, history, journalism, metropolitan studies, politics, prelaw, and public policy, all enhanced by access to Washington’s distinctive intellectual, political, and cultural life. The NYU Washington, DC, Global Leadership Program enables a select group of upperclassmen students to enroll in an intensive leadership course where participants learn about the meaning of global leadership in the twenty-first century. Students learn under the guidance of a world-class faculty, and engage in carefully selected and academically supervised internships with elected officials, government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, museums, media, and other institutions.

Students live and attend class just blocks from the White House, the World Bank, and the Smithsonian museums at NYU’s Constance Milstein and Family Global Academic Center, which features seminar rooms, an auditorium, computer lab, reading room, and student lounges on each floor. The center also serves as a venue for dynamic public programming featuring leaders in government, business, and culture as well as notable public figures.. These events encourage students to discuss topical issues with distinguished speakers and contribute to an academic environment that deepens their understanding of public policy, civic activism, cultural studies, international concerns, green initiatives, media matters, political debates, legal issues, and business affairs.

In addition to the connections students make at their internship placements, students also have opportunities to become involved with the local community through programming and activities that include visits to places of historic significance, tours of museums, galleries and monuments, and volunteer opportunities in the community. A large NYU alumni network provides additional opportunities for students, including support for a popular mentoring program.

Liberal Studies offers a first year program at NYU Washington, DC. Liberal Studies students are required to live in University housing to facilitate access to the University community and resources. For more information about the program, please see Global Study.