The New School

6. The New School

Ranked 601-650 in the most recent world university rankings, The New School (previously named New School University) has around 10,000 students, of which almost 30% are international. Like NYU, The New School has its main campus in ‘the Village’. This famously creative neighborhood is an apt location, as The New School focuses largely on the arts, humanities and social sciences; its seven academic divisions are: liberal arts, music, drama, jazz and contemporary music, public engagement, social research, and design.

Among its famous alumni, The New School boasts forerunners in several artistic fields, including actor Bradley Cooper, fashion designer Tom Ford and composer Burt Bacharach.

7. Fordham University

Ranked 701+ in the QS World University Rankings, Fordham University calls itself the “Jesuit University of New York” and specializes in liberal arts, sciences and business. Fordham University is composed of ten colleges, four for undergraduates and six for graduates. These enroll a total of around 15,200 students, with two main campuses in New York City – the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx and Lincoln Center in Manhattan – as well as a much smaller campus in West Harrison, about 25 miles north of Manhattan. Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus is close to the Little Italy area, historically associated with Italian migrants and still characterized by Italian restaurants and shops, while the Lincoln Center is close to the south-east corner of Central Park.