What Students Say
Likes
- The campus is well maintained, modern and has a great environment for learning as classrooms are high-tech and spacious.
- On-campus opportunities are quite good if you work smart you will get opportunity and wages are quite high.
- NYU provides one of the best networking opportunities.
Dislikes
- The university has multiple buildings across the city, making it less centralized and sometimes inconvenient to navigate.
- On-campus jobs and assistantships are limited and highly competitive.
- Being located in the middle of a busy city, certain areas around campus can feel unsafe during late hours.
Course Curriculum
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- The course is a balanced mix of theory and hands-on labs. Classes are usually 3 per week, mostly in the afternoon. Each class has around 30–40 students, and there are many Indian students in the Engineering program. Academics are rigorous but manageable.
- Positives: strong faculty & practical exposure.
- Negative: limited course selection in cybersecurity.
Admission Experience
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Applied to 5 universities and received admission from all the universities with scholarships:
- ASU - Arizona State University
- NYU - New York University
- NJIT - New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- UW - University of Washington
- I didn't get rejected from any of the universities I applied to.
- NYU's reputation, campus, networking, career-building help provided, professors, Ranking, and so on influenced me.
- Admission process was very simple and it took me only 10 days to complete all the processes.
- Good score in accepted exams, as much as I know:
- IELTS: 6.5, GRE: 320
- Minimum Score are: IELTS: 6, GRE: Not required (Prefer not to provide a score rather than providing low score.)
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I applied for my Master’s in Cybersecurity right after completing my Bachelor’s for Fall 2024 intake. The deadline for priority application was November 30, 2023, and I got my acceptance in March 2024. I definitely received a late response after emailing the course director multiple times, but it was definitely worth the wait. If your application gets delayed or stuck in review, don’t hesitate to contact upper management for assistance.
Faculty
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- The ratio of faculty to student is 1:30 which is pretty good, as you can interact with professors and spend more time in post-lecture talk. They are very kind and experienced.
- Some use real-world applications, which are quite interesting. I admire Prof. Justin Cappos for his knowledge of the cybersecurity field and the research he contributed.
Campus Life
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- The college has multiple campuses spread across the city, including the main campus in downtown Manhattan and Engineering campus in Brooklyn. Facilities have huge libraries, sports gyms, medical clinics, and study lounges.
- Libraries have study pods as well for individual and group study. Popular events include the annual Tech Fest and career fairs and cultural events, including Indian Cultural events. There are many clubs like coding, cybersecurity, dance, and so on, which provide great extracurricular options to engage students.
Part Time Jobs
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Typically, around 10-15% of students secure TA, RA, or DA positions. Pay is fixed for undergrads at 18/hour or more and $30 per hour for graduates or more.
Other on-campus jobs, including library assistant, tech support, and event staff, usually pay the same. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during semesters. Securing jobs can be competitive, so applying early helps. - Most Indian students prefer part-time jobs on campus, such as library assistant, tech support, or research roles, due to flexibility and proximity. Hourly pay is the same as explained earlier. Securing part-time work can be competitive but manageable with early applications.
- The usual process involves searching job boards or campus portals, submitting resumes and applications on handshake and emailing too, possibly attending interviews, and following up with supervisors.
Placement
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- About 60-70% of my graduating batch get full-time jobs within 6 months. The average salary depends on the role but it's between 70-100K USD. Students find jobs through campus recruitment, internships, networking events, and online portals like LinkedIn, indeed, handshake, etc.
- Many of my batchmates got roles in cybersecurity firms in MNCs like Google and Microsoft and finance companies as analysts, engineers, or consultants.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- I opted for off-campus accommodation. I found my place through WhatsApp's student groups. Monthly rent was around $500-1000, including basic amenities like Wi-Fi and laundry.
- Most Indian students stay within a 30-minute commute. I recommend starting your search early and joining local student groups for help. I prefer Brooklyn but most Indians prefer to live in Jersey City,which is far.
Exams
- IELTS or TOEFL is required. GRE is not mandatory but can help with scholarships.
- You’ll need 3 LORs, a Statement of Purpose, and transcripts. No interviews or extra steps—the application process is simple.
- Decision-making is easy: if you’re getting into an Ivy League, go for it; otherwise, NYU is the best non-Ivy League option to consider. Join their sessions for the best information before application.
Fees
- Semester-wise breakdown of fees, where we need to pay for credits we take and per-credit cost was $2100. Per Semester we are expected to take 9 credits, and last semester, 3 credits.
- Monthly expenses depend, but for me it was $1100 on an average. There are many ways to make it cheaper and most of the expense will be for your housing. For me its 780 and I am switching to 610 now so it will be cheaper.
Scholarship
- Yes, I received a $2,500/semester merit scholarship.
- Students who have a GRE above 320 have a great chance to receive the merit scholarship. To get a merit scholarship, you must apply before the priority deadline. Applying early improves your chances, so I recommend checking priority deadlines and submitting the application before time.
