Public university
University at Albany
In Albany · 10,000–19,999 students
College & student life
College guide to Albany
A student's guide to Albany: University at Albany, The College of Saint Rose, Albany Law School and more, plus study cafés, late-night food, gyms and things to do near campus.
Colleges near Albany
Private college
Albany Law School
In Albany · Under 1,000 students
Private college
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
In Albany · Under 1,000 students
Community college
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY · 5 mi away · 5,000–9,999 students
Private college
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY · 7 mi away · 5,000–9,999 students
Private college
Siena College
Loudonville, NY · 5 mi away · 1,000–4,999 students
Private college
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY · 6 mi away · 1,000–4,999 students
Private college
Union College
Schenectady, NY · 14 mi away · 1,000–4,999 students
Community college
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY · 15 mi away · 1,000–4,999 students
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Coffee and study spots
Breakfast
Bakery
Eat & drink · Albany
Cheesecake Machismo
Cheesecake Machismo offers a variety of cheesecake flavors at 293 Hamilton Street in Albany. The business began as a hobby for Lynn and Bam.
Bakery
Eat & drink · Albany
Daisies Pasteles
Daisies Pasteles specializes in traditional Mexican pastries and desserts and makes custom cakes. Its storefront at 418 Madison Avenue in Downtown Albany opened in March 2024.
Bakery
Eat & drink · Albany
Fiorello Bakery & Deli
Fiorello Bakery & Deli serves sandwiches, subs and baked goods on Western Avenue in Albany. Its website offers online ordering for pickup or delivery.
American
Eat & drink · Albany
Iron Gate Cafe
Iron Gate Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and brunch on Washington Avenue in Albany. Guests can dine indoors or on the garden patio, with soups, salads, wraps and sandwiches on the menu.
Cafe
Things to do
This week's events in Albany · Gyms and studios · Places to eat · Arts and culture