Queens College - CUNY
Employability Rate
90%
Upcoming Intake
Jan 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 19,127 USD
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Highlights
Queens College is a public college in the Queens Borough of New York City. Founded in 1937, it is part of the City University of New York system and its 80-acre campus is primarily located in Flushing, Queens.
The institution offers over 70 majors, over 40 accelerated master's options, and graduate studies in over 100 degree programs and certificates. Around 875 international students enrolled from over 170 countries yearly.
Exhibition spaces, a gallery, and art studios are available for students. The Kupferberg Center for the Arts houses a concert hall, theatre, and recital hall, where students can enjoy performances, shows, and concerts.
On-campus accommodation is available via The Summit Apartments, just a few steps from the college. The Summit Apartments offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for fully furnished students. Utilities, internet access, and cable television are all included in the price, plus a fitness center and laundry facilities on-site. The Off-Campus Living and Commuting Services office provides resources for students to find apartments and roommates off-campus.
The Queens College Athletics Department offers students a swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, and soccer and baseball fields.
Queens College has two libraries, the Rosenthal Library and the Science Library. Both house a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources. Students can also use the Queens College Art Center for cultural enjoyment.
The campus is scenic, with a view of the Empire State Building. Over 100 student clubs on campus are available to join, reflecting the variety of personalities enrolled at the college. Cultural clubs such as Asian Students In Action or passion-focused clubs such as the Queens College New Music Group are evidence of the variety of student clubs. Both club and intramural sports are a big part of campus life at this college, both as a spectator and participant.
Campuses
Queens is one of the safest boroughs in NYC. Due to its New York location, students can see many historical sights and tourist attractions while studying here. Major NYC area airports, JFK International and LaGuardia, are located here. The nearby Flushing Meadows Park is home to the US Open tennis tournament and the New York Mets baseball team.
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FAQs
Approximately 19,000 students are enrolled at Queens College currently.
The student-to-faculty ratio at Queens College is approximately 14:1.
There are a variety of intercollegiate sports teams, including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and swimming. The teams all compete in the NCAA Division II and the East Coast Conference.
The International Student Scholarship is available to international students who have completed at least one semester at Queens College and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Many students seek to receive this scholarship as it is renewable for up to four years. The CUNY International Student Scholarship is available for international students enrolled full-time at a CUNY college, and the amount varies depending on financial need.
A range of foundation scholarships is open to international students based on academic merit, financial need, or other criteria. International students can also research the range of external scholarships they might be eligible to receive via Queens College's Office of Financial Aid and the International Student Services office.
