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Yeshiva University

Yeshiva · New York, New York, United States

Yeshiva University is an elite private Carnegie R2 doctoral research university founded in 1886, spanning four campuses across New York City. Internationally renowned for the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Sy Syms School of Business, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, and Katz School of Science and Health, Yeshiva combines world-class secular scholarship in biomedical sciences, artificial intelligence, and law with enduring intellectual tradition.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1886
Student Population
6,500+
International Ratio
16%
Academic Staff
780+
Location
New York, New York, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Yeshiva operates across four NYC campuses (Wilf, Beren, Brookdale, and Resnick), encompassing the Cardozo School of Law in Greenwich Village, Katz School of Science and Health, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, and Yeshiva College. The university maintains prominent research laboratories in AI, data analytics, and biotechnology.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA, essays, and extracurricular commitment with test-optional policies. Graduate doctoral and master's admissions require an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and English proficiency (TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5+). Merit scholarships are awarded across graduate and law programs.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Paul Russo

Vice Provost and Dean of the Katz School of Science and Health
Katz School of Science and Health

Dr. Paul Russo researches artificial intelligence integration in healthcare systems, technology entrepreneurship, digital knowledge networks, and data-driven le...

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Dr. Roee Gutman

Associate Professor of Quantitative Analytics
Sy Syms School of Business

Dr. Roee Gutman investigates financial econometrics, algorithmic volatility forecasting, portfolio risk management, and quantitative optimization for institutio...

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Dr. Roee Holtzer

Professor of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

Dr. Roee Holtzer is a clinical neuropsychologist investigating cognitive aging, functional neuroimaging (fNIRS) during dual-task locomotion, and prefrontal cort...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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