A public research facility and post-graduate university in New York City is called the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY Graduate Center). The CUNY Graduate Center, which serves as the primary doctorate-granting institution for the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is categorised as one of the "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity" institutions. The school is located in Midtown Manhattan's iconic B. Altman and Company Building, across from the Empire State Building at 365 Fifth Avenue. The CUNY Graduate Center offers 4,600 students, 30 research centres and institutes, 14 master's degrees, and 31 doctoral programmes. Over 1,800 new faculty members are added to the core faculty of about 140, which is drawn from the eleven senior colleges of CUNY as well as the cultural and academic institutions of New York City. The faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center includes Nobel laureates as well as winners of the Abel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, National Humanities Medal, National Medal of Science, Rockefeller Fellowship, Schock Prize, Bancroft Prize, Wolf Prize, Grammy Awards, George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism, Guggenheim Fellowships, New York City Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology, and Presidential Early Career Fellowship. The Criminal Justice, English, History, Philosophy, and Sociology PhD programmes of the CUNY Graduate Center have consistently been ranked among the top 30 in the nation. 11 percent of candidates for all PhD programmes at the CUNY Graduate Center were given admission offers for the Fall 2021 semester. The CUNY Graduate Center offers access to a wide range of activities, including lectures, symposia, concerts, and workshops, extending its intellectual and cultural resources beyond academia.
-The CUNY Graduate School and University Center (CUNY GC) is ranked #734 in the United States and #2752 in the world by US News & World Report. It is also ranked #19 in 18th Through 20th Century British Literature, #8 in Gender and Literature, and #13 in Literary Criticism and Theory.
THE APPLICATION FEE TO GRADUATE SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY CENTER IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT GRADUATE SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY CENTER
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
80
6.5
58
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
- 1,800-member pool drawn - 140 Graduate Center appointments - 15,000 doctoral graduates - 3,809 Ph.D. and M.A. students - 22% of enrolled students, representing over 100 countries
-Graduate Center Apartments: These apartments are located on the GC campus and offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a rooftop terrace.
International House: This residence hall is located on the GC campus and offers shared and private rooms. Amenities include a computer lab, game room, and study lounge.
The Residences at 100 Gold Street: These apartments are located just steps from the GC campus and offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a rooftop terrace.
The cost of on-campus housing at the GC varies depending on the type of unit and the number of bedrooms. Studio apartments start at around \$1,500 per month, while two-bedroom apartments start at around \$2,500 per month. Off-campus housing can be more expensive, but it may offer more amenities and flexibility.
