cooper union (Cooper Union, actually the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, "Cooper Union College of Advanced Science and Art") is a famous private university located in Manhattan, New York City, New York, the United States. It is also one of the few universities in the United States that can provide full scholarships for all students. Tuition is free, and living and miscellaneous expenses are about $19800/year.

Cooper Union College of Higher Science and Arts is a famous private university located in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States. Founded in 1859, Cooper Union College of Higher Science and Arts is one of the few colleges in the United States that can provide full scholarships for all students. As an inventor, Peter Cooper Union, Cooper's heritage, occupies a special cultural position in American life. The school building is located next to Astar Square and Cooper Square between East Third Avenue and Sixth and Ninth Streets in Manhattan. It is one of the members of the Alliance of Independent Art and Design Colleges formed by 36 colleges and universities. The College consists of Engineering College, Architecture College and Art College, and most of the funds are donated by alumni. Many of these alumni are successful in public or personal undertakings, including leaders in their respective fields, business leaders and government officials.

Cooper Union College is very famous for its architecture and engineering. The college is often rated as the first bachelor's university in the north and "# 1 Most Desirable Small School" by the US National and News. In addition, the school is famous for its rigorous admission as Ivy League schools. According to the national and news figures of the United States, the upper and lower quartiles of SAT are 1240 to 1440 (the total SAT score is 1600), and the total enrollment rate in the 2010 academic year is only about 8.4% (compared with 34.3% of RISD, 41.4% of Pratt, and 38.1% of NYU). In the same year, about 28 students were admitted from about 1800 applications, with the admission rate as low as 1.67%. It is one of the most rigorous schools of architecture in the world in terms of admission and scholarship. Cooper Union College does not participate in the world ranking.

Although there are less than 1000 students here with different backgrounds, talents and interests, they all work hard and seriously in academic research, forming a small professional group in the Big New York.

Cooper Union College of Higher Science and Arts is the oldest and most unique college of higher education in the United States. It has three colleges, including architecture, art and engineering. The school has lively and rigorous curriculum, and its highly praised teachers enjoy international popularity. Cooper Union College provides unique educational opportunities. In addition to the knowledge learned in class, it also practices ideas and gains practical experience in the modern metropolis of New York.

Cooper Union College has won many national well-known awards, including 33 Fulbright Scholars Awards. Cooper Union College is the most famous institution of higher learning among similar institutions, attracting outstanding students from all over the world. It is also the only undergraduate college in the United States that provides professional architecture, art and engineering. Cooper Union College is one of the top universities in the United States for its rigorous academic programs.

Some graduates of Cooper Union College work in traditional engineering and construction companies, and some work in design, urban planning, architecture, advertising, publishing, marketing and media companies. At the same time, many graduates choose to continue to study in engineering, law, medicine, business, art and architecture.

How about the employment of Cooper Union College ：

Some graduate schools that graduates enter: 1. Yale University 2. Cornell University 3 Pennsylvania State University 4. Johns Hopkinson University 5. Columbia University 6. Carnegie Mellon University 7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8. Duke University 9. Purdue University 10 Princeton University 11. New York University School of Medicine 12. New York University Business School 13. Cooper Union College

Famous awards of Cooper Union College:

The Nobel Prize in Physics 12 Rome Awards 21 Guggenheim Research Funds 3 MacArthur Awards 9 Chrysler Design Awards 3 Thomas Jefferson Public Building Awards 1 Rockefeller Foundation Elegant Cobbs Award 4 Royal Society Student Design Awards for Art and Architecture.

ranking : The most valuable university ranked first; Northern University ranked second; Second place in undergraduate engineering college; Best School of Design.

School buildings : The first building is a dormitory building. The engineering school mainly teaches in Engineering Building, and the architecture and art are mainly in Foundation Building. There is no canteen in the school, and the dormitories are apartment style, with their own kitchen, or there is a McDonald's downstairs, and there are many other restaurants nearby.

scholarship ：

*All students receive half tuition scholarships. The international student fee is US $1005 per semester (US $2010 per year).

Additional financial assistance will be provided to students who need help most, including tuition, housing, food, books, supplies, etc. The amount of additional assistance will be based on proven financial needs. First time students must complete the FAFSA to receive additional financial assistance. In addition, Cooper Union also provides scholarships for eligible students.

Major setting of Cooper Union College:

Undergraduate major:

Architecture, art, graphic design

Postgraduate major:

Architecture, art

Architecture

The architectural design of Cooper Union College refers to that before the construction of the building, the designer, according to the construction task, makes a comprehensive assumption in advance of the problems existing or likely to occur in the construction process and use process, and formulates solutions and schemes to these problems, which are expressed in drawings and documents. It serves as a common basis for material preparation, construction organization and cooperation of various types of work in the production and construction work. It is convenient for the whole project to be carried out smoothly at a uniform pace according to the carefully considered predetermined scheme within the predetermined investment limit. And make the built buildings fully meet the various requirements expected by users and society.

Graphic Artist Designer

Students majoring in graphic design at Cooper Union College inject life and meaning into words and images. The project focuses on the principles of design, aesthetics and technology, and trains students to focus on graphic design in one area, or continue to explore other areas of communication design. Through this way of education, students can win outstanding results in the top national competitions. Traditional handicrafts, such as hand engraving and drawing, and complex graphic software are tools of contemporary graphic designers. While trying to use various media, including product packaging, books, magazine layout, interactive communication, 3D graphics, virtual environment and brand experience, the challenge for students is to propose design solutions.

Through interdisciplinary workshops, students are able to apply their skills in business and non-profit fields and collaborate with students from other majors. The education of graphic design specialty is supplemented by courses such as design history, popular culture, dynamic image and design research. By creating innovative, coherent, artistic and attractive solutions, this major helps students prepare for the future, whether they join other companies or start their own studios.

Master of Architecture II

This major is very suitable for professionals who want to specialize in this field and improve their research and design skills; It can also lay a good foundation for those who want to develop education or go to other institutions to study for doctorates. This major aims to solve the theoretical and practical problems of modern and contemporary architecture and urban planning. It will not only consider the historical level, but also pay attention to globalization and the emerging new scientific and technological development.

Architectural Design Provide three professional directions: theory, architectural history and review, urban research and technology. The professional direction shall be determined at the time of application.

The design studio is the main part of this major. In the first two semesters, students from three directions will cooperate under the leadership of a studio expert. The seminar will solve the problems of students from different directions and discuss some interdisciplinary topics.

undergraduate

Admission conditions for undergraduate students of Cooper Union College:

closing date

Early application: December 1; General: January 11

Language requirements: TOEFL 100

Materials to be prepared

1. Application Form

2. Official high school transcripts or GED certificates, transcripts must be translated into English

3. Recommendation

4. SAT or ACT scores (sent directly by College board or ACT)

5. Overseas students need to pay US $2010 per year (excluding tuition fees)

graduate student

Admission conditions for graduate students of Cooper Union College:

closing date

January 11th

Materials to be prepared

1. For a complete application form, the applicant must pay a non refundable application fee of $75

2. Official transcripts of all universities

3. GRE score

4. If you have studied English for less than three years, you need to provide TOEFL scores

5. Three letters of recommendation

6. Resume

7. Article writing: describe personal interests and areas of concern

8. Collection of Art Studied Abroad

It is required to provide the most expressive design works and writing works of individuals.

Application strategy of Cooper Union College:

Every year, 2700-3000 applications are received and 275 admissions are issued, with an admission rate of about 10%;

Among them, there were 700-800 applications for architecture, 35 of which were accepted, with an admission rate of less than 5%;

For 1200-1300 art major applications, 65 were admitted, with an admission rate of about 5%;

Of the 800-900 engineering applications, 175 were admitted, with an admission rate of about 20%

In Fiske's selection guide, Cooper Union College was rated as the best price university. The two comments are: when you come to Cooper College, you will really understand what pressure is; If you can't accept diverse students, don't come to Cooper College. It can be seen that the two important characteristics of the school are the huge academic pressure and the diversity of students.

Another noteworthy feature of Cooper Union College is that all students are free of tuition!

The tuition fee is $44550 per year, and each student can get full tuition relief without paying for tuition related fees. (Tuition is listed at $33000 per year. Every student receives a full tuition scholarship and is not responsible for tuition related costs.). Total $47271 per year.

*All students receive half tuition scholarships. The international student fee is US $1005 per semester (US $2010 per year).

Additional financial assistance will be provided to students who need help most, including tuition, housing, food, books, supplies, etc. The amount of additional assistance will be based on proven financial needs. First time students must complete the FAFSA to receive additional financial assistance. In addition, Cooper Union also provides scholarships for eligible students.