Study abroad at Pace University (in partnership with Kaplan International)

Pace University is a private university with campuses located in New York City, and Westchester, New York. It was founded in 1906 as an accounting school, and has now grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs.

The University has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace has a recently renovated campus in New York City, situated in the vibrant area of Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall. It also has a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and a Law School in White Plains, both in Westchester, New York.

Pace University’s athletics teams participate in the NCAA Division II. They offer a range of sports including basketball, baseball, cross country, lacrosse and football. The University also offers a wealth and activities and organizations – over 100 student clubs and societies, including student government and Greek life (fraternities/sororities).

• Student-staff ratio

  A 16:1 student-staff ratio ensures students’ learning is personalized

• Internship opportunities

  Pace has a network of 1,000+ partner companies and organizations that hire its students as interns. In fact, Pace runs one of the largest internship programs of any college in the NYC area, so you can gain valuable work experience at Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits and more. Experiential learning: Pace is ranked the #1 private university in the USA for its commitment to hands-on, experiential learning. Through initiatives like internships, clinical placements, research projects and real-world collaborations, your education will extend beyond the classroom and prepare you for career success.

• Career success

  Pace University is the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility, meaning it excels at propelling graduates to higher income levels. With strong career services and a focus on professional preparation, 95% of Pace’s recent graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduation (well above national averages).

Pace University (in partnership with Kaplan International)

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, USA

With the iconic skyline right outside your window and the hustle and bustle on the streets below, it's easy to see why New York is the intersection of innovation, art, and power. The city is home to world-renowned businesses, vibrant arts and entertainment, countless tourist attractions, and dozens of diverse neighborhoods – from Koreatown to Little Italy – each with its own culture and cuisine.

Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans. Pace values strong academic performance by offering a wealth of merit-based scholarships to high achieving students. University-sponsored scholarships are also awarded to students on the basis of financial need and service to the community.

Pace values strong academic performance by offering a wealth of merit-based scholarships to high-achieving students. In fall 2017, 78% of undergraduate international students received some form of merit-based scholarship money.

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Pace University has a large and diverse international student community, with over 3,000 international students representing more than 100 countries worldwide. Studying at Pace gives you the chance to live in New York City, improve your English-language skills, and experience American education, all while immersing yourself in US culture.

The University offers a variety of residential halls, and international students can engage in a campus community that challenges them by building connections with those who hold similar and different worldviews to their own.

The Office of International Students and Scholars can help you with immigration and visas, campus events, international student orientation and academic advice. Additionally, the University runs an International Buddy Program, which pairs new international students with returning students (either international or American) to help ease your transition to life at Pace and in the US.