Established in 1870, Stevens is a private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a campus overlooking the Manhattan skyline. It is known for its programs in engineering, computer science, finance (especially quantitative finance), and technology management.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Project Management, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
Located across the Hudson River from NYC, offering strong industry connections, particularly in finance and technology. Focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and systems thinking. Known for its early adoption of mandatory laptops.
Research:
Research strengths in financial technology (FinTech), systems engineering, AI and machine learning, coastal engineering and resilience, healthcare innovation, and cybersecurity.
Famous Alumnis:
Frederick Winslow Taylor, Alexander Calder, Leon Febres Cordero, Richard Reeves, Alfred Fielding, Henry Gantt
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1100
Current students***:
8100
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
50500
Pros
Prime location with NYC access and views, strong career placement in finance and tech, focus on applied technology, entrepreneurship, and systems engineering.
Cons
Smaller university, private institution cost, urban campus with limited green space, can be academically intense.
Best For
Students interested in engineering, computer science, quantitative finance, or technology management, valuing strong career outcomes, an entrepreneurial mindset, and proximity to New York City’s industries.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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