New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The New York University Tandon School of Engineering is a technical institute in Brooklyn that occupies several buildings within the MetroTech Center, housing laboratories, research facilities, and classrooms dedicated to different engineering fields. The campus combines modern architecture with functional spaces where students work on projects in areas such as robotics, computer science, and mechanical engineering.

The school began in 1854 as the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute and developed over a century and a half into one of the oldest technical education institutions in the United States. Following its merger with New York University in 2014, it received its current name a year later after the Tandon family made a major contribution.

The institution brings together students from multiple countries in specialized research centers focusing on wireless technology, cybersecurity, and urban engineering solutions.

The campus sits in the heart of downtown Brooklyn and is easily reached by several subway lines that connect to the main NYU campus in Manhattan in under half an hour. A regular shuttle bus runs between the two locations, making it easier for students to move between campus sites.

The 100-million-dollar donation by Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon in 2015 ranks among the largest private contributions to an engineering school in the United States and allowed for expanded research capabilities. This support led to the creation of new centers for applied research and the growth of degree programs in fields such as cybersecurity and wireless communication.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 1854

Industry: higher education

Part of: New York University

Website: http://engineering.nyu.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.69440,-73.98650

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09