🏛️
College Info
3 items available
At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.cuny.eduUKQS #150 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
City University of New York
The City University of New York (CUNY) is a public university system in New York City, consisting of 25 senior colleges and seven professional schools. It is the largest public university system in the United States, with over 250,000 students. CUNY is known for its diverse student body, strong academic programs, and commitment to public service. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including those in the arts, sciences, business, education, and health sciences. CUNY is also home to several prestigious research centers and institutes, contributing to advancements in various fields.
Last full enrichment: 21 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times Higher Education #200 · 2023NIRF #5 · 2022Shanghai #100 · 2022Outlook #120 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
🎯
Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
1/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
💼
Career Outcomes
86% placement rate
Popular fields
PsychologyEnglish LiteratureVisual ArtsPublic HealthEducationBusiness AdministrationHistoryComputer Science
Top Recruiters
PwCEYKPMGAccentureBarclays
🏠
Student Life
250,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
🔑
Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs