About
Located in the heart of New York City, Hunter College draws on its energy and resources to provide students with diverse and enriching educational and career-building opportunities. Hunter College is part of The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation’s largest urban university. Known for its rich and academically rigorous environment, Hunter College takes pride in a curriculum as diverse and wide-ranging as its community.
Location
Hunter Colleges has three campuses in New York City, as well as satellite facilities in several Manhattan neighbourhoods.
Level of competitiveness
Competitive **
The level of competitiveness (Less competitive * / Competitive ** / Very competitive ***) refers to one's chances of being allocated an exchange space at this partner. This is an approximation determined by the number of applications received for this destination during the last academic year versus the total number of exchange spaces available to Queen Mary students.
Academic Calendar
Semester 1: August to December
Semester 2: January to May
For more information on important dates, check Hunter College's academic calendar.
Restrictions
This opportunity is not available to Psychology students within the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences.
Courses
Students can take any courses in the School of Arts & Sciences, provided they meet any prerequisites.
Go to the course catalogue.
Students will need to reach out to academic departments directly (after acceptance to the programme) in order to request permission to register in specific courses, should they have a pre-requisite.
Credits
Students need to take 12 credits (usually four x 3 credit courses) per semester.
Find out more about credit transfer and grade conversions.
Accommodation
Students CANNOT apply for housing at Brookdale, but the other 3 dorms (79th Street, 92nd Street, and 97th Street) are all open to exchange students (pending available space, of course). Housing is competitive and no guarantees can be made, so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, visit Living at Hunter webpage.
Important: Due to the size and popularity of New York City as a global destination, finding secure and affordable private accommodation is competitive and challenging year round, especially at the start of the academic year. Queen Mary students who intend to look for private accommodation are advised to follow the partner’s guidance as soon as possible to begin their accommodation search safely. Guidance about searching for private accommodation safely is also available on the QMplus resource page, “Pre-departure” tab from early spring.
Cost of living
You can find general, up-to-date information about the cost of living in New York City here.
Living expenses can vary depending on individual lifestyle, especially in New York where renting private accommodation can be as (if not more) expensive than renting privately in London. Please consult the estimated minimum and maximum cost of living figures for this destination country available in our “Estimated Costs of Living” document available on our Finance page.
Important: Students considering to live and study in New York must be realistic about financial matters, this being one of the most expensive cities in the world. In the decision-making process, Queen Mary students must calculate their forecasted budget with confirmed funding to which they will have access against the rising cost of living.
Support Services
The Division of Student Affairs offers a diverse range of programmes and services to support student success and enhance the overall educational experience of students.
Campus Life
Explore student life at Hunter College. Get links for information on where Hunter students eat on campus, find public access to computers, study with friends, work out, hang out and more.
Watch the video: A Day in the Life At Hunter College
Social Media
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Additional Resources
Visit the One Stop for Students webpage, where you will find student information and resources to help you explore Hunter College.
