There are several top universities in New York that are highly regarded. Columbia University is an Ivy League school with particularly strong faculties in law, business, and research. New York University (NYU) is famous for business, arts, and international programs. Cornell University, another Ivy League school, is known for its engineering and hospitality majors. The University of Rochester is a top research and medical school. However, the "best" is really a matter of which subject you want to study, how much money you have, and what career you want to pursue.