2. Amity has announced the acquisition of a 170 acre waterfront campus from
St. John’s University located in Oakdale, Long Island, New York.
Amity closed the deal and took possession of the campus on September
27th, 2016.
Acquisition of 170 - Acre Campus by
Amity in New York
3. About the New York Campus
Property consists of 11 buildings with sweeping views of the Great
South Bay.
At the center of the campus is the Georgian-style Bourne Mansion, built
in 1897 which was the waterfront estate of Frederick Bourne (President
of Singer Sewing Machine Co.).
4. Property is situated in the US, close driving distance from JFK airport
and with easy access by highway and train connectivity to Manhattan.
This may be one of the largest entries of any international education
provider into the U.S.
Easy connectivity-An added advantage
5. Chancellor’s words
“The Amity New York campus will be a platform for research collaboration,
faculty and student exchange programs as well as innovation and
entrepreneurship development between institutions in the US and India. The
campus will act as a bridge allowing people and organizations to connect and
communicate between the US, India and other countries. This includes the
large Indian Diaspora in the US, which is keen to further its bonds with India.”
-Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity,
6. Accreditations of Amity University
Amity University is one of the only institutions in Asia to have the
highly prestigious US regional accreditation from WASC.
This indicates that Amity understands and is aligned with quality
standards expected by US regulators.