Welcome to New York
New York State has always been a destination of choice for the best and brightest international students and researchers from around the world. In fact, the state ranks at the top in the number of international students who choose to study in the United States. Each year more than 75,000 students from countries around the world choose New York State to pursue their education. Those who come from abroad to study, in addition to their academic contributions, help deepen awareness of other cultures on campuses, and beyond.
You’ll discover that New York is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S., offering a superior quality of life, a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities and some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world. You’ll also find more than 268 degree-granting universities and colleges, from world-renowned research universities to small single-focus institutions located in small towns and cities, in rural communities as well as in urban areas such as New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. Some offer large classes, Nobel-prize winning professors, while others feature smaller classes for a more personalized experience.
Whether you’re seeking innovative career skills, cutting-edge research opportunities, a deeper understanding of the world, or customized academic pursuits, New York State offers you extraordinary educational opportunities. This Study New York Web site can help you and your advisors make the best possible choices!
Featured University/College
Alfred State
Ranked in the Top 25 Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North by US News and World Report (2011), Alfred State is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The SUNY system is the largest, most comprehensive public higher education system in the United States. Located in scenic western New York in the village of Alfred, you’ll have the benefit of attending school in a small, friendly college-town community where residents go out of their way to make students feel welcome. You’ll have the chance to choose from over 70 different majors in agriculture, allied health, applied technology, business, engineering technology, and liberal arts and sciences at the baccalaureate, associate, and certificate levels. You’ll study in small classes (average size of 20 students) with faculty members whose main focus is on teaching and who are experts in their particular fields. Scholarships are available for qualified students. Outside the classroom, you’ll choose from a variety of lifestyle options available in one of our 13 residence halls. Housing is guaranteed for all accepted students. You’ll meet new friends in the residence halls by joining one or more of our 90 clubs and organizations, or by competing on one of our 18 intercollegiate sports teams. Outstanding academic programs, personalized attention, industry-standard equipment, and a well-rounded campus life experience combine to give Alfred State students the advantage they need for success!
