NCUK University Partner
Drew University
Drew University is a US institution in Madison, near New York City, offering undergraduate and select graduate programmes designed to help international students adjust to American higher education. It highlights real-world opportunities including its New York Semester programmes, positioning a Drew degree as a path toward Ivy League graduate schools and careers in data science and finance: students can pursue finance on Wall Street or arts opportunities in Broadway's orbit.
New international students are supported from the start by the INTO Drew support centre, which offers academic coaching, Pathway tutors and language practice, including conversation practice with a local American family, alongside a dedicated summer orientation programme.
90% of recent graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of finishing their degree. Drew also places in the top 15% nationally for Best Graduate Degree and is recognised as a Best Value College by The Princeton Review (2024), with bachelor's degree recipients earning starting salaries 35% higher than the national average (College Factual 2024).
90%
of recent graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months
Top 15%
nationally for Best Graduate Degree (College Factual 2024)
Best Value
College (The Princeton Review 2024)
35%
higher starting salary vs. national average for bachelor’s recipients (College Factual 2024)
Careers and student support
The Career Development Center offers personalised advising, resume and interview help, and connections to internships, jobs and alumni. Drew’s student services cover social, personal and academic wellbeing, with the INTO Drew centre providing ongoing academic coaching, Pathway tutors and language practice for international students. Student organisations are accessed through “The Path,” a virtual engagement platform, and dining options cater to a range of dietary needs.
Facilities
The Hall of Sciences houses biology and RISE programme labs, with research fellowships available through RISE. The Dorothy Young Center for the Arts has a 400-seat performance hall and a black box theatre, and the Simon Forum includes an 8-lane pool, a weight room and indoor sports facilities. Drew also highlights internship access with Fortune 500 companies.
Sustainability
Sustainability is described as a core value at Drew, with the Center for Civic Engagement supporting related student and community initiatives.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Drew University, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.