Mercy College gives you the opportunity to live and study in New York. They offer 100+ degree programs within mixed study fields (both undergraduate and postgraduate) and are known for their location, affordability, and diverse student body. At Mercy College you can expect a great student support, personal attention as they usually have less than 20 students in each class.
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At Mercy College, Swedish and Norwegian students can transfer an academic year’s worth of credits from their High School degree. Meaning you can complete a bachelor’s degree in just three years instead of four.
About Mercy College
Mercy College was founded in 1950 and has three different locations in New York; Dobbs Ferry (main campus), Manhattan and Bronx. Mercy College holds students from around 40 American states and more than 50 countries. They have a student population of about 10,000 students whereas 2% are international students – so you will have plenty of opportunities to mingle with local students.
Mercy College offers 100+ degree programs within business, education, health & natural science, liberal arts and social & behavioral science – in other words, if you are interested in business, psychology, international relations, arts, media etc. Mercy College is your place to go.
Why study at Mercy College in New York
There are many reasons to choose Mercy College. First of all, Mercy College is very affordable although still located in New York. It is a fairly small college with small class sizes and is a place where students get to know each other. Mercy College is popular among Scandinavian students but as the international student population is rather small there is a great chance to mingle with the locals and get to practice your English language skills – you can even live with Americans if choosing Mercy students accommodation.
At Mercy College you can study both a single or two semesters, a full bachelor’s degree or even a master’s degree. As a Norwegian or Swedish student, you can transfer your final year of High School and complete a bachelor’s degree in only three years (instead of the typical four years).
Last but not least Mercy College has many programs and courses to choose from and offer great student support. You will also have the chance to complete an internship which is a great learning experience seeing it is otherwise hard to get permission to work in the US.
The campuses of Mercy College
Mercy College has three locations in New York. Not all programs and courses are offered at all locations, but students can take courses at the different campuses:
- Dobbs Ferry (main campus)
- Manhattan campus (located midtown Manhattan)
- Bronx campus
The Mercy Dobbs Ferry campus has state-of-the-art facilities, including the clinical health and simulation labs, design & animation studios, music and recording studios and a 460 m2 fitness center. It is located just by the Hudson River in calm soundings and only a train ride away from Mercy Manhattan (train station is walking distance from campus) and a shuttle bus away from the Bronx Campus.
The Mercy Manhattan campus at Herald Square gives you the perfect surroundings for studying but also for exploring the city. Nearby, you will find Time Square, Bryant Park, Grand Central Station and in your spare time you can take advantage of all the city has to offer such as Broadway Theaters, concert halls, ballet, opera, libraries, SoHo, Chinatown and the world-famous Central Park. You will also find countless comedy places, restaurants, night clubs and much more.
The Mercy Bronx campus is located in the heart of the Bronx. Here you will not only find lots of student life clubs hosted by the Bronx campus but also many activities around the area such as the New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx Zoo, Pelham Bay Park (three times the size of Central Park).
Accommodation for Mercy College students in New York
Mercy College offer student housing so if you apply within the deadline, you do not need to stress about finding a place to live. Both local Americans and international students are staying at these residencies so this will indeed benefit your social life and introduce you to the local culture as well.
At the Dobbs Ferry residence hall, you can enjoy the stunning view of Hudson River while having a supportive community and easy access to classes, the library and athletic facilities.
The Manhattan residence is located in the heart of midtown and is newly renovated. It offers everything you need such as community lounges, dining service, computer labs and library study places.
If you do not wish to stay on campus, KILROY can also offer you a discount code for another accommodation option located centrally in New York or you have the option on finding something on your own.
Can I work while studying at college in New York?
According to visa regulations, international students can only work on campus. Jobs are difficult to find, and students cannot work more than 20 hours per week. You may qualify to get a job in the US after one year of studies, please contact KILROY for more information.
Apply to Mercy College
We recommend that you apply to Mercy College at least 3-4 months before school starts. Most of the programs have semester starts in January and September. Mercy has rolling admissions, but we recommend applying as early as possible if you are interested.
Mercy College has different requirements depending on what kind of studies you are interested in. Contact our student advisors who will help you determine if you live up to the specific requirements.
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