Housing & Living

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Housing

Housing Options
NYU will try to arrange housing in NYU Residence Halls for all exchange students who meet the application deadline.

NYU housing is not guaranteed for students due to the high demand on campus, particularly for Fall. In this case, NYU will provide alternate short-term housing information to students.

Visiting students are placed in apartment-style residence halls that are either within walking distance from campus or commutable via the free NYU shuttle bus.

Students cannot request a specific residence hall due to high housing demand by full-time students.

Visit the NYU Housing website for additional information.
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Living Costs

Approximate Living Costs

Housing

The average cost of NYU housing varies between $5,069 to $11,500 per semester. For more information please see NYU Housing.  

Food

Various meal plans are available and the estimated cost ranges from $1,457 to $3,042 per semester. For more information please see NYU Dining. Students can also cook their own meals or eat in restaurants if they prefer.

Books

Students can expect to pay approximately $700 to $800 per semester.

Local transportation

NYU offers free shuttle buses to NYU buildings and residence halls. New York City subway and bus service is accessible to all parts of the city at $2.75 per one-way trip.

Health Insurance

Health insurance is required by the University and is a necessity in the United States because of the very high cost of healthcare. When students are registered for classes, they will be charged automatically for the NYU-sponsored Comprehensive Plan.

Cost:
The 2020-2021 year-long annual fee for students enrolled in the Comprehensive plan is an estimated $3,912

Fall semester only: $1,507

Spring semester only: $2,405 (higher because it also covers summer)

Please note that health insurance costs are estimates and are subject to change.

Students also have an option to:
  • Apply to waive the NYU-sponsored plans if they maintain other insurance coverage that meets the University's criteria. The deadline to enroll or waive coverage for the Fall semester is September 30 and for the Spring semester is February 10. Students should be cautioned that NYU rarely gives insurance waivers as most insurance plans issued outside of the United States do not meet NYU's insurance criteria. Students considering exchange at NYU Stern should budget to pay for NYU insurance during their stay. To avoid requesting unnecessary waivers, students should ensure their plans meet all of NYU's required coverage aspects listed on the link above before submitting for a waiver.
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  • Downgrade their coverage to the Basic Plan by September 30 for the Fall semester or by February 10 for the Spring semester.
 
Full year students: Please note once you select your insurance plan in the fall it cannot be changed in the spring. Your health insurance plan is locked in for the full year. If you want to downgrade from the Comprehensive plan to the Basic plan, you must do it by the fall semester deadline.

 
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All costs in U.S. currency

Medical 

Immunization Requirements
New York State has implemented immunization requirements for all university students. As a result you must submit your immunization paperwork to the NYU Health Center before you arrive at NYU. You must also bring copies of your immunization paperwork with you for your exchange semester. Students who do not submit their paperwork will not be allowed to check into NYU Housing and will also be dropped from their classes.

Health Requirements and Forms
Please read the Health Requirements for Students on the NYU Student Health Center webpage. The NYU Student Health Center may also contact you directly via email or regular mail about these requirements.

Please contact the NYU Student Health Center if you have any questions:

NYU Student Health Center
Immunization Record Services
726 Broadway, Room 336
New York NY 10003
Phone: 1-212-443-1199
Fax: 1-212-443-1198
Email: health.requirements@nyu.edu
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