New York University Paris

One of NYU's largest global academic centers, NYU Paris is a vibrant and dynamic place where you will find the best opportunities to make the most of your study away experience. At NYU Paris, you will enjoy a life-changing experience without having to make a break in the course of your studies. Our mission is to accompany you through this journey.

You will soon discover that Paris is a diverse and cosmopolitan city that offers an enlightening mix of history and modernity. Home to some of the world's most renowned museums, Paris is also one of the world's principal technology hubs.

The courses taught in our state-of-the-art academic center reflect this mix: in addition to numerous courses in the humanities – French language, philosophy, art history, politics, literature, history and more -- we now also offer courses in music technology, media and communications, mathematics, computer science... Our courses are taught by top-rate instructors and count toward numerous major requirements. Students receive one-on-one mentoring from an academic advisor, get guidance on life outside the classroom from a dedicated student life team, and have access to an on-site counselor.

Studying at NYU Paris is a fantastic human adventure. You will have the opportunity to meet local students, to take courses in our partner universities, to enjoy some of the many cultural events and overnight excursions we curate, to engage in humanitarian volunteer work, to contribute to building community... the possibilities are endless!

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NYU Academic Center in Paris

NYU Paris is located in the Latin Quarter, the thriving historic and intellectual heart of Paris. Students will have the opportunity to benefit from the numerous cultural, artistic, and academic institutions of this wonderful neighborhood, as well as to get to know the city through faculty-led visits and walking tours. There you will take classes, attend lectures, and study in the library. You are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop; however it is not mandatory as the center is equipped with computer labs. Various student lounges provide places to meet up with friends or interact with NYU Paris staff, including the director, associate directors, housing coordinator, student life staff, librarians, and faculty—all of whom advise you during your stay in Paris and support your adventures in France.

Computer Facilities

NYU Paris is fully equipped with desktop computer stations and laser printers. The wifi connection is accessible throughout the facilities, including of course, the Library.

Library

The NYU Paris library contains materials in French, as well as some English-language books, on literature, art history, cinema, fashion, literary theory, and French and European history, among others. In addition, the library has both French and English-language periodicals (Le Monde, The New Yorker, Art Press, etc.), an extensive film collection (DVDs in both French and English), and other resources that may help you in your coursework and outside research.