William Paterson University is the third oldest public institution in New Jersey, chartered in 1855 in the city of Paterson. The University is named for William Paterson (1745-1806), the New Jersey patriot who was a signer of the Constitution, one of New Jersey’s first U.S. senators, New Jersey’s second governor, and a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
At William Paterson University, our greatest strength is helping you find yours. Here students find a supportive and challenging environment that encourages them to push themselves, gain confidence, and come away with the knowledge that remarkable things are within their reach.
The University offers a vast array of learning opportunities in its classrooms, laboratories, and studios, and throughout the campus, as well as at various off-campus locations. William Paterson’s faculty members provide a valuable blend of accomplished scholarship and practical, applied experience. Among the University’s faculty are numerous Fulbright scholars and recipients of numerous other awards, grants, and fellowships. Students benefit from individualized attention from faculty mentors, small class sizes, and numerous research, internship, and clinical experiences.
A leading public University with nearly 10,000 students, William Paterson offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its four academic colleges:
Its 407-acre wooded campus is located in suburban Wayne, New Jersey, just 20 miles from New York City, adjacent to 1,200 acres of wetlands and woodlands, and only three miles from the historic Paterson Great Falls.
- Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Cotsakos College of Business
- Education
- Science and Health.
Its 407-acre wooded campus is located in suburban Wayne, New Jersey, just 20 miles from New York City, adjacent to 1,200 acres of wetlands and woodlands, and only three miles from the historic Paterson Great Falls.
The institution’s nearly 85,000 alumni can be found throughout New Jersey, the nation, and the world, using their William Paterson degrees and experiences as a springboard to professional accomplishment and personal growth. They are leaders in the arts, business, health care, sports, entertainment, the media, and education. They are public servants, artists, musicians, teachers, scientists, television personalities, authors, politicians, crime fighters, and entrepreneurs. Their achievements reflect the University’s mission and commitment to preparing graduates for success in their careers, communities, and lives.
I am excited to share a unique opportunity for student and alumni of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School to earn a second international MBA, complete with the chance to undertake up to three years of internship with a stipend in the United States.
Dr Sabreen Fathima
Director, Vistouso SDN BHD
Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School and William Paterson University, US, are proud to announce their partnership and have established an articulation agreement that allows student and alumni to earn a second international MBA awarded by William Paterson University in just one academic year.
This agreement includes a one-year exemption of their two year MBA program through guaranteed credit transfer for the Post Graduate Diploma Program offered by Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, making the program more affordable.
After successfully completing the program, students will be eligible for internships lasting up to three years, with an earning potential of over US$100,000.
As an alumnus of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, William Paterson University guarantees scholarships for deserving students on a merit basis, reducing the total program tuition fees to less than 60% of the standard fees.