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Our Students

A Community of Doers, Makers, and Innovators

At New York Tech, our students are creators, problem-solvers, and future leaders. They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing passion, imagination, and a drive to make an impact in their communities. Whether conducting groundbreaking research, designing the latest technology, launching entrepreneurial ventures, or pushing the boundaries of science and design, our students are always thinking forward. From AI and cybersecurity to medical advancements and sustainability, they are engaged in hands-on research and projects that addresses real-world challenges.

Explore their stories and see what it means to be part of a dynamic, career-focused community that’s shaping the future.

Find Your Place

You’re more than just a student—you’re part of a supportive and welcoming community that empowers you to thrive. Our students come from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, creating a vibrant community where ideas are valued and collaboration fuels success. As you find your place on campus, you’ll be surrounded by faculty, staff, and peers who are ready to support and inspire you.

Student Michael Aryeetey smiling on an New York City street
”My favorite part is the community,” says Michael Aryeetey (B.S. ’24).

Who We Are

Across our New York campuses, we welcome students from nearly 40 states and 70 countries.

3,649

undergraduate students

12:1

student to faculty ratio

2,752

graduate, professional, and doctoral students

Student Voices

New York Tech student standing confidently in front of a banner at a conference.

At the core of everything I do is the desire to give back. My various roles are all connected by the same purpose—helping others and building a stronger, more inclusive campus community.

Keerthi Kapavarapu
Computer Science, B.S.
Technology Entrepreneurship Minor
Student Government Association President
A student in a blue shirt sits outside on a bench at New York Tech's Long Island campus.

Be open to all new experiences. In college, I took a leap and started to take part in activities I enjoyed, and it has been working out well. Don’t be afraid to talk to others, especially those outside your major—you never know who you might meet.

Alex Menachery
Life Sciences, B.S./Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
Student Government Association President
New York Tech student poses at a conference.

Along with building my communication and leadership skills, I’ve been given an incredible opportunity to meet and connect with such diverse groups of people.

Fahad Malik
Information Technology, B.S.
Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions

Student Stories

Check out all of the exciting projects, experiences, and organizations our students are part of.

Portrait of Cody Oritz

A Passion for Games, a Vision for Business

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences student Cody Ortiz helps his father run a florist shop, an endeavor that inspired him to become an entrepreneur, too.

Portrait of Brandon Vasquez

Intern Insight: Brandon Vasquez

This summer, architecture student Brandon Vasquez interned with Gensler, a globally recognized architecture, design, and planning firm.

Irvin Chen standing in front of mountains

Discover Jiangxi: Two Undergraduate Students’ Experience

For two weeks in July, a nursing student and an architecture student studied on the other side of the globe through the Discover Jiangxi program.

Medical student being coated

NYITCOM Class of 2030 Receives White Coats

The College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) welcomed the Class of 2030 with White Coat ceremonies on Long Island and in Jonesboro.

Portrait of Emma Koval

NYITCOM Student Receives American Heart Association Scholarship

A student researcher from the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) has secured the prestigious Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease from the American Heart Association.

Portrait of Anthony Vasquez Rivas

Building Machines…and a Future

Mechanical engineering student Anthony Vazquez Rivas aspires to a career in HVAC, but it’s the projects he’s worked on along the way at New York Tech that inspired him to decide on the specialty.

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