Museums, galleries, public art, and cultural institutions offer opportunities to explore new ideas, perspectives, and creative expression throughout the year.
All About New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey. Here, the city shapes everyday life, and the region expands what's possible.
Where Campus Meets the Real World
New Brunswick isn’t just where Rutgers is located. It’s part of the experience. Students live, learn, work, and explore in a city refined by culture, innovation, and opportunity. Rutgers is woven into the fabric of New Brunswick and the region beyond. Situated between New York City and Philadelphia and connected to the Northeast Corridor, Rutgers gives students access to opportunities that extend far beyond campus.
Part of a Region
From New York City and Philadelphia to the healthcare, technology, finance, arts, and research sectors that connect them, students have access to a network of opportunities that extends far beyond campus—and it's easy to get to it all.
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Major Cities
All Within Direct Train or Metro Ride
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International Airports
Within 45 minutes
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Methods of Public Transportation
All Accessible From Campus
At the Center of It All
One of the country’s most connected regions starts here.
The Northeast Corridor is a leading center for business, healthcare, research, technology, government, and culture. Rutgers sits at the center of it. With major employers, research institutions, healthcare systems, global industries, and Newark Liberty International Airport all nearby, students are connected to opportunities across the region, the country, and the world.
Big City Access
NYC and Philly can be part of everyday life.
Located between New York City and Philadelphia, Rutgers gives students access to two of the nation’s most influential cultural and economic centers, from museums and Broadway shows to internships, professional sports, and major live events.
Jersey Shore
A different side of the state.
The Jersey Shore is more than beaches and boardwalks. It’s a collection of communities, cultures, and destinations that are part of life here. From the music scene in Asbury Park to the towns, waterfronts, and public spaces that line the coast, the Shore offers students another way to experience the state they call home.
Gym, tan, laundry not required.
The Heart of New Jersey
Come experience New Brunswick for yourself—a vibrant city filled with great dining, arts, culture, and the bustling energy of Rutgers University.