Aerial view of downtown New Brunswick and Rutgers University as the sun sets behind the high rise buildings and reflect on the Raritan river

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.

Aerial of New Brunswick, Raritan River, and Bridges

Part of a City

Life in New Brunswick extends beyond classrooms, residence halls, and campus buildings. The city becomes part of your routine, experiences, and connections, offering new places to explore, opportunities to engage, and perspectives that help shape life at Rutgers.

Part of a City

Life in New Brunswick extends beyond classrooms, residence halls, and campus buildings. The city becomes part of your routine, experiences, and connections, offering new places to explore, opportunities to engage, and perspectives that help shape life at Rutgers.

Museums, galleries, public art, and cultural institutions offer opportunities to explore new ideas, perspectives, and creative expression throughout the year.

Downtown New Brunswick brings together restaurants, shops, cultural destinations, and community spaces that make the city feel active and connected throughout the day.

Rutgers' free bus system makes it easy to move between campuses, downtown, and the places students visit most often.

New Brunswick's diverse food scene reflects the many cultures and communities that give the city its character, offering students countless places to gather, celebrate, and connect.

Parks, gardens, riverfront paths, and public gathering spaces provide room to recharge, spend time with friends, and enjoy life beyond the classroom.

People from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences come together here, creating a city that feels welcoming, vibrant, and full of opportunity to connect.

As a center for healthcare, research, and innovation, New Brunswick surrounds students with institutions and opportunities that are helping inform the future of medicine, science, and technology.

Concerts, comedy shows, theater productions, and live performances bring nationally recognized acts and local talent to the city year-round.

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.

Map of the state of New Jersey, highlighting New Brunswick's proximity to New York and Philadelphia

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.

students at the train station

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.

aerial view of the shore boardwalk
Map of the state of New Jersey, highlighting New Brunswick's proximity to New York and Philadelphia
students at the train station
aerial view of the shore boardwalk

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.