Academics

Have You Always Wanted to Study Game Design?
If you love video games, hereʼs how you can study them at NYU.

The Humanities Major at NYU Shanghai
With an interdisciplinary approach and an emphasis on specialization, NYU Shanghai’s Humanities major gives students the freedom to chart their own course

The Premed Track: NYU Edition
NYU offers preprofessional tracks to equip students with the guidance and coursework needed to accomplish their professional goals.

You CAN Double Major: How I Did It and How Iʼm Doing
Interested in picking up a second major? Hereʼs an inside scoop about life as a double major at NYU.

Honors Programs and Research Opportunities for NYU Undergraduates
Each of NYU’s schools and colleges offers honors programs and guided research opportunities for especially high achievers.

The Practicum Course
Practicum courses help students learn about a field by working in it. How do they differ from internships, what do they look like, and where can I find one?

Understanding Global Public Health Undergraduate Majors
If you’re interested in global public health, you’re not alone in being a bit confused by it. I hope this article will help answer some of your questions.

Policy, Education, and Research: Build a Curriculum to Change the World
In NYU classrooms, students develop an intellectual foundation for changing the world through policy, education, and research.

So What Is the Liberal Studies Core?
The Liberal Studies Core is a two-year track that allows students to integrate travel into their curriculum while learning in a small-class environment.

Civil Engineering from Abu Dhabi to New York City and Back
Veronica Wambura’s broad civil engineering curriculum has helped her sharpen her focus.

Ready, Set, Summer: From Script to Screen with Tisch’s High School Screenwriting Workshop
This summer high schoolers can learn the ins and outs of writing for the big and small screen with Tischʼs Online High School Screenwriters Workshop.

From NYU Shanghai to NYU Florence—And Beyond
At NYU Shanghai, Aicha Hanne is living her childhood dream while carving a path toward the future.