New York University GRE requirements (2026)
GRE policy at NYU varies widely by school and program: the Tandon engineering programs are GRE-optional, the Graduate School of Arts and Science leaves it to each department, and Stern requires a standardized test for the full-time MBA with waivers available.
About New York University
New York University is a large private research university founded in 1831, with its main campus around Greenwich Village in Manhattan and degree-granting portal campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. It enrolls a large international student body across schools including Tandon, Stern, Steinhardt, and the Graduate School of Arts and Science.
QS World University Ranking 2026: #55
GRE requirement by program
New York University sets its GRE policy by program, so there is rarely a single university-wide answer. Below is each program we have checked, with its status, a link to the program's own admissions page, and the date we last confirmed it.
| Program | Status | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Tandon School of Engineering (graduate programs) masters and PhD | Optional Tandon states all of its programs are GRE optional and the GRE is not required for admission to any graduate program. | engineering.nyu.edu | Jun 2026 |
Computer Science MS (Tandon) masters | Optional The GRE is not required; applicants who meet certain conditions are not required but encouraged to submit a score. | engineering.nyu.edu | Jun 2026 |
Computer Science MS (Courant, GSAS) masters | Optional Courant states the GRE is recommended for its MS-CEI computer science program but is not mandatory, and the GMAT cannot substitute. | cs.nyu.edu | Jun 2026 |
Graduate School of Arts and Science (most programs) masters and PhD | Varies by program GSAS does not set a university-wide GRE rule; each department sets its own requirement, so some programs require the GRE while others do not. | gsas.nyu.edu | Jun 2026 |
Stern School of Business (Full-time MBA) MBA | Required Stern states a valid standardized test score is required for all Full-time MBA and Luxury and Retail MBA applicants, though waivers may be requested. | stern.nyu.edu | Jun 2026 |
Each status was read from the program's own admissions page (last checked 12 06 2026). Policies change between cycles; always confirm on the linked official page before you apply.
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Should you submit a GRE score?
Where New York University marks a program Optional, a score comfortably above the program's admitted-student median can strengthen a borderline application, especially for funded or international applicants. Below that median, your effort is usually better spent on the required parts of the file. Where a program is Not accepted, do not send a score, it will not be reviewed.
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