New York University, founded in 1831, is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of the most internationally diverse research institutions in the world. With no traditional campus walls, NYU is woven directly into the fabric of Greenwich Village and Lower Manhattan — the university and the city are inseparable, making NYU one of the most genuinely urban university experiences on earth.
NYU's main campus centers on Washington Square Park, one of the most iconic public spaces in New York City. The famous arch at the north end of the park — modeled after the Arc de Triomphe — is the symbolic heart of the university. Surrounded by historic brownstones, jazz clubs, world-class restaurants, and the creative energy of the Village, NYU students live and study at the center of one of the world's great cultural capitals.
The university enrolls approximately 60,000 students across more than 230 fields of study, and is home to one of the largest international student populations in the United States — with students from over 133 countries. NYU's Stern School of Business, Tisch School of the Arts, School of Law, College of Arts & Science, and Tandon School of Engineering are among the most prestigious programs in their respective fields globally.
NYU operates global academic centers on six continents, including degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi) and Shanghai (NYU Shanghai), making it one of the first truly global universities. Students regularly spend semesters at these campuses or at any of NYU's 11 global academic centers in cities including London, Paris, Florence, Madrid, Berlin, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Accra, Prague, Tel Aviv, and Los Angeles.
Alumni include many of the world's most celebrated figures in entertainment, business, and public life: Lady Gaga, Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Ang Lee, Adam Sandler, Debbie Harry, Jonas Salk (developer of the polio vaccine), and former U.S. President James Polk, among many others. The university has produced 38 Nobel laureates, 30 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 3 Abel Prize winners.
For families and students flying in, JFK is approximately 45–60 minutes from Washington Square. LaGuardia (LGA) is 35–50 minutes, and Newark (EWR) approximately 40–55 minutes. MyNYSUV provides luxury SUV transfers from all three New York-area airports directly to NYU's Washington Square campus, Tandon campus in Brooklyn, or any Manhattan address. Our chauffeurs monitor your flight in real time and meet you in the arrivals hall with a personalized name sign.
NYU's move-in typically occurs in late August, and the Greenwich Village area sees heavy traffic during that period. We recommend booking airport transfers at least 48–72 hours in advance for move-in weekend. We also serve Newark airport as a preferred alternative to JFK given its proximity to Lower Manhattan.