New York University
- United States
- Founded 1831
Overview
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a non-sectarian all-male institution near City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1831Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | New York CitySource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 57,270 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 17,000 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | nyu.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Woody Allen (opens in a new tab)American filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1935)
- Shimon Peres (opens in a new tab)Israeli politician (1923–2016) –Former President of Israel (2007–2014) and Prime Minister of Israel (1977, 1984–1986, 1995–1996)
- Anne Hathaway (opens in a new tab)American actress (born 1982)
- Whoopi Goldberg (opens in a new tab)American actress, comedian, author and television personality (born 1955)
- Erick Fromm (opens in a new tab)German-American sociologist and psychoanalyst (1900–1980)
- Chris Evans (opens in a new tab)American actor (born 1981)
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