The Art Institute of New York City belongs to the greater network of The Art Institutes. The New York City school is located in the SoHo/Tribeca area of Manhattan, a popular downtown neighborhood dedicated to cutting edge fashion, arts, shopping, dining and nightlife. Founded in 1980 as an independent school, the New York City location became integrated into The Art Institutes network in 2003. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), but only to award associate’s degrees and certificates. Because the school only awards associate’s degrees and certificates, students gain an introductory understanding of the design concepts and skills that prepare them for entry-level positions in the workplace or for advanced study and internships in their respective fields. Available programs offered at The Art Institute of New York City include Design, Fashion, Media Arts and General Studies, which combines coursework in culture, the humanities and technical disciplines.

Student life at this branch of The Art Institute is diverse but community-oriented. Because finding appropriate housing in New York City can be expensive and competitive, The Art Institute offers students residential space at the St. George Residence in Brooklyn Heights; the Othmer Residence Hall, which is a residence operated by Polytechnic University; or at Stuyvesant Town Luxury Apartments in Manhattan, near the East Village.

Because The Art Institutes are devoted to helping students find satisfying, relevant careers after graduation, their career services department is well-balanced and active in the New York area. Students have access to externship opportunities within the city, and they can visit the career services department for help mastering interview skills, job-search skills and developing a career plan. New York City Art Institute students have interned at Zac Posen, Anna Sui, MTV, the TriBeCa Film Festival, Atlantic Records and more.

The Art Institute of New York City makes a point to help students find affordable solutions to attending school. The network of schools lists several scholarship opportunities open to prospective students, as well as competitions, military benefits, federal financial aid and private grants and scholarships.

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