New York University (Nyu) - School Of Professional Studies

For nearly a century, the New York University School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a leading institution of higher education grounded in real-world learning. A powerhouse for professional education, NYU SPS serves thousands of students through its career-focused, forward-thinking programs. The school offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and continuing education programs that cover the latest issues, trends, and emerging technologies designed to give students a professional edge.

NYU SPS proudly educates a diverse and global community of students, gathering those who want to advance in their current fields, change industries, finish a degree, or pursue a new path. Its global community includes more than 3,700 students from more than 94 countries, who come to the university to connect with industry leaders, establish lifelong connections, and learn from expert faculty who are at the forefront of today's top fields.

Located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of lower Manhattan, New York City, NYU SPS is at the global epicenter where financial, technological, and cultural forces drive progress and innovation. Students and alumni have the opportunity to attend some of the largest and most prestigious industry conferences in the world, participate in internships at leading organizations, and get involved with active student life.

NYU is among the world's premier higher education institutions. As a research-oriented university, its rigorous and highly developed curriculum informs professional practice in employment organizations around the world. Students are mentored by faculty and administrators whose impressive academic qualifications are matched by extensive industry experience.

The practical, project-based curriculum and teaching quality at NYU SPS are no exception to this. Students benefit from the school's outstanding mentorship at every academic level, from undergraduate to graduate and continuing education.

The school has been recognized for the quality of its teaching in several national ranking systems, with programs such as the Schack Institute of Real Estate's BS in Real Estate being ranked #3 nationwide in 2020 by U.S. News & World Report Education, and the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport's MS in Sports Business being ranked #1 globally in the SportBusiness 2023 online postgraduate degree rankings.

More recently, the school's MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communication won the 2021 PR Week Awards for ‘outstanding education program', highlighting the quality of NYU's educational programming.

NYU SPS offers a wide range of academic courses, including associate degree programs, bachelor's degree programs, more than 20 graduate degree programs, and hundreds of continuing education courses and certificates. Programs are industry-focused, guided by expert faculty, and offer real-world experiences such as internships at top organizations and industry conferences.

The university's outstanding faculty members are leading practitioners in their fields, and effectively communicate their expertise to students from all backgrounds.

Students at NYU SPS will find that the content of their programs is directly related to the latest developments in their chosen field of study. This ensures they gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in their education, and become fully prepared to begin professional work after graduation.

Students gain the proficiencies needed to innovate, and leadership skills that put them at a distinct competitive advantage in the marketplace, able to pursue new opportunities with confidence.

For entry into a graduate program, prospective students must meet their program-specific admission requirements and submit the following:

• College/university transcript, which must indicate the date and completion of the equivalent of a United States bachelor's degree. Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized international evaluation agency. A list of eligible agencies can be found on the university's website.
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation from an academic or professional source
• A short video and essay reflection

International graduate applicants will need to demonstrate their English language proficiency, with a recommended TOEFL score of 100, and IELTS score of 7.0.

There is a USD 150 application fee for graduate applicants. The fee is waived for those who attend a virtual graduate admissions information session.

Academic facilities for NYU SPS students are distributed across the following two locations within New York City in Manhattan:

• 7 East 12^th Street near Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village.
• The NYU Midtown Center at 11 West 42nd Street, one block from Times Square and directly across from Bryant Park and the New York City Public Library

NYU is one of the world's most heavily resourced universities. Its students are fortunate to study in state-of-the-art learning environments equipped with the latest teaching technologies and staffed with academic, career, and student support professionals.

As members of NYU, students at the School of Professional Studies have access to the full range of university facilities, including world-class libraries, individual and group study environments, superb IT support, bookstores, and on-site food and beverage vendors. SPS believes that New York City acts as an excellent classroom and learning lab. As a result, courses frequently involve experiences outside of the classroom and rely heavily on developing strong connections with the city and its leaders.

There are many sports and exercise facilities offering participation at both competitive and recreation levels, as well as more than 300 clubs and organizations for students to join, with options ranging from school and program-based groups to special interest societies and social clubs. NYU SPS also offers a variety of student organizations for undergraduate and graduate students, including an International Club.

NYU SPS provides a wide range of funding opportunities to help students subsidize the cost of their degree, making a globally recognized qualification more accessible. The school offers need- and merit-based scholarships and counseling to help students understand eligibility for financial aid. In 2021-2022, more than USD 13 million in scholarships was awarded to NYU SPS undergraduate and graduate students, representing 3.7y percent increase from the previous academic year.

The university supports students in accessing the best possible funding opportunities, whether by linking them directly to NYU SPS opportunities or helping them identify external funding options.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the NYU SPS website to check their eligibility for the school's many financial support opportunities, as well as familiarizing themselves with any key dates and deadlines.

NYU SPS is a forward-looking institution that is continually innovating within the worlds of technology, trade, and travel. The school's Tisch Center of Hospitality has recently announced its involvement in launching the second TravelTech Lab, an innovation challenge to redesign the future of travel in collaboration with leading innovation platforms HBX Group and Wayra.

The program invites students and startups from around the globe to submit proposals that imagine how virtual and augmented reality technologies and the metaverse can be implemented in the B2B travel sphere, with the aim of enhancing user experience and streamlining operating procedures.

This will be the first time that HBX Group has worked together with Wayra and NYU SPS, and represents an international collaboration that will generate new ideas and develop ways to inspire significant improvements in the TravelTech sector.