collageTuition and Fees
The Graduate School of Arts and Science charges tuition on a per-point basis. The rate for the 2017-2018 academic year is $1,792 per credit plus registration fees. The BER program requires 44 credits for the M.A. degree.
Fellowships and Tuition Scholarships
BER awards the Reuters-National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship.
BER also awards some tuition scholarships to help defray the total cost of tuition. All applicants are reviewed for their eligibility during the admission process.
The Department of Journalism has some information on sources of aid; additionally the Graduate School of Arts and Science makes available several loan programs for students. Information is available at the Office of Financial Aid or 212-998-4444.
International students are eligible to compete for scholarship awards. The Department of Journalism encourages international applicants to consider outside funding from their governments or from foundations. Many international students enter the M.A. program with Fulbright and other fellowships.
Housing
Students may apply for graduate housing through NYU’s Office of Housing and Residence Life or 212-998-4600.
NYU also maintains listings of off-campus housing opportunities. Listings are available at the Off-Campus Housing Office at 4 Washington Square Village. Telephone: 212-998-4620. Listings cannot be mailed.
The Graduate School of Arts and Science charges tuition on a per-point basis. A student must complete 72 points for the Ph.D. degree and 32-44 points for the master’s degree, depending on the program. A full-time course load is typically 12 points per semester, 24 points per year.
Please refer to the Bursar’s web page for detailed information on tuition and fee rates, methods of payment, and other financial matters.
The Board of Trustees of New York University reserves the right to alter this schedule of fees without notice. All fees must be paid per term at the time of registration in the Office of the Bursar, located at 383 Lafayette Street. Checks and drafts should be drawn to the order of New York University in the exact amount of the tuition and fees required. In the case of overpayment, the balance is refunded upon request by filing a refund application in the Office of the Bursar.
Nyu Journalism Application
How to Apply
BER will consider late applications as long as seats in the program remain open. Contact Prof. Stephen Solomon (sds1@nyu.edu)
Applications are available at the Graduate School of Arts and Science admissions web site.
If you have questions or would like to visit, please contact Professor Stephen Solomon, director of the BER program, at business.journalism@nyu.edu or by calling 212-998-7995. You can reach Professor Adam Penenberg, assistant BER director, at ap79@nyu.edu.
The program considers applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field. Journalism or business experience is not required.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is no longer required.
Non-native English speakers must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) OR the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived if your undergraduate or graduate degree was completed at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
GSAS recommends that applicants achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test (equivalent to 250 on the computer-based test or 600 on the paper-based test). For the IELTS, a minimum overall band score of at least 7 is recommended.
The Application
The application also requires submission of one copy of the official transcript from all academic institutions attended previously; three letters of recommendation; completion of an essay; and three writing samples. These samples are not limited to published work; academic papers written for courses are acceptable.
Applications are available from the GSAS application resource center starting in late September.
Note: All application materials (including test score reports) should be sent directly to GSAS, not to the Carter Journalism Institute or BER. Please visit the application resource center for further instructions.
U.S. applicants: Your check, money order, or monetary coupon should be made payable to “New York University – GSAS.” Do not send cash. Please put your full name, date of birth, student number or Social Security number, and department name on the check.
International applicants: NYU cannot accept checks drawn on foreign banks. The application fee must be paid in the form of an international money order or monetary coupon, made out to “New York University – GSAS.” Please put your full name, date of birth, student number or Social Security number, and department name on the check
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