NYU Programs for High School Students
NYU's schools run their own high school pipelines — cybersecurity and engineering at Tandon, filmmaking and performance at Tisch, business at Stern, math at Courant — plus the national IN2 debate program with the Brewer Foundation.
Several Tandon programs are free and aimed squarely at students underrepresented in STEM; the arts intensives are competitive and portfolio-building.
10 verified NYU programs, 6 free — every listing includes cost, eligibility, deadline, and the official application link.
Featured programs
Browse 10+ curated programs for high school students:
- CSAW High School Forensics Competition — NYU Tandon: Compete in a free high school cybersecurity competition! Analyze digital evidence, develop forensic skills, and boost your college application. Hybrid
- NYU ARISE Summer Research Program — NYU Tandon School of Engineering: Gain hands-on STEM experience in a free 7-week summer research program for high school juniors and seniors. Build skills for college and explore engin
- NYU Tisch School of the Arts Summer Programs — New York University: Discover hands-on summer programs in film, theater, and dance for high schoolers in grades 10-12. Build skills, gain college-ready experience, and pur
- NYU Tandon CS4CS — NYU Tandon School of Engineering: Explore computer science and cybersecurity in this free, hands-on summer program for high school students. Build skills, boost college applications, a
- NYU Pre-College Program — New York University: Pre-college program at NYU in New York City with college courses and campus living for high school students.
- NYU Precollege Programs — New York University: Explore global academic opportunities through NYU Precollege Programs. High school students in grades 10-12 can earn college credit and boost college
- International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) Debate — The Brewer Foundation & New York University: Compete in a global public policy debate for high schoolers, blending research, writing, and speaking skills. Win $25,000 and boost college applicatio
- NYU Stern Summer Business Program — NYU Stern School of Business: Immerse yourself in a prestigious summer program at NYU Stern to develop business, finance, and entrepreneurship skills. Boost your college applicatio
- NYU GSTEM Summer Program — New York University (Courant Institute): Gain hands-on STEM research experience in NYU’s prestigious summer program. Perfect for high school juniors seeking mentorship, data science skills, a
- Applied Psychology — New York University: A stem opportunity for high school students.
Frequently asked questions
Does NYU offer programs for high school students?
Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 10 verified NYU programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. NYU's schools run their own high school pipelines — cybersecurity and engineering at Tandon, filmmaking and performance at Tisch, business at Stern, math at Courant — plus the national IN2 debate program with the Brewer Foundation.
Are any NYU high school programs free?
Yes — 6 of the NYU programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Funded programs are often the most selective, so apply early and to more than one.
Which NYU deadlines are coming up soonest?
The next deadlines: Applied Psychology (August 14, 2026); CSAW High School Forensics Competition (September 1, 2026); International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) Debate (October 15, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official NYU page.
How competitive are NYU programs?
It varies widely within one organization — flagship selective programs sit alongside broad-access options. Read each listing's eligibility, and treat the selective ones as reach applications: apply to several programs across organizations rather than betting a summer on one.