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New York University 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-denominational all-male institution near City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education. The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its mai…
New York University 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-denominational all-male institution near City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education. The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its main campus in Greenwich Village surrounding Washington Square Park. Since then, the university has added an engineering school in Brooklyn's MetroTech Center and graduate schools throughout Manhattan.
  • Former name: University of the City of New-York (1831–1896)
  • Motto: Perstare et praestare (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "To persevere and to excel"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: April 21, 1831
  • Founder: Albert Gallatin
  • Accreditation: MSCHE

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