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Long Island University offers students unrivaled real-world learning experiences and industry networks. You can choose from a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a variety of subjects, taught on either our traditional Post campus on Long Island, or our Brooklyn campus in the business heart of New York City.
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 220 degree programs, with a network of over 285,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe.
Students at LIU can take advantage of being in the global center of New York. From finance to theater, music to sports, technology to entrepreneurship, pharmacy to health professions, there is no better location in the United States in which to study, secure internships and have a strong career.
Designated in the top 7% of universities for high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is the only private university on Long Island to receive this distinction, and one of three in the Northeast.
Fast Facts about LIU:
Named a best northeastern university by The Princeton Review, LIU has been designated a Center of Excellence in Life Sciences by Dassault Systèmes.
School of Business was named to The Princeton Review’s list of The Best Business Schools for 17 consecutive years and its musical theatre program has been ranked in the top 30 in the nation.
Ranked #19 amongst US private pharmacy schools and #7 in research amongst US private pharmacy schools, per US World News.
LIU Brooklyn’s campus was ranked third safest in the nation and safest in New York City by The Daily Beast.
LIU Brooklyn is a Best College for Nursing and a Best College of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy by Niche.com
IMPORTANT UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. BS Computer Science
2. BBA Business Administration
3. BS Nursing
4. BS Biology
5. PharmD Pharmacy Professional Program
6. BE Digital Engineering
IMPORTANT GRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. MS Pharmaceutics
2. MS Exercise Science
3. MBA Business
4. MPH Public Health
5. MS Computer Science
6. MS Data Analytics
Demographics
| 12000 | Total Enrollment |
| 8000 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 4000 | Graduate Enrollment |
| 1,200 | International Student Enrollment |
| 40% | Male |
| 60% | Female |
| 11:1 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 90 | Countries Represented |
| Top 5 | China, India, Canada, South,Korea, Bangladesh |
| Other | Athletics: 36 NCAA Division I Athletics Programs |
English as a Second Language Program and Services
Does your institution have an Intensive English Program?
Yes
Improve your English skills for personal, professional, or academic purposes with highly qualified instructors at Long Island University English Language Institute.
For more information the English Institute at LIU visit: https://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/academics/school-of-professional-and-continuing-studies/english-language-institute/
International Student Housing Options
Is on-campus housing available for international students?
Yes, Welcome to your new home away from home! LIU offers affordable and comprehensive on-campus housing at both of our New York campuses, on our suburban Post campus and on our urban Brooklyn campus. LIU’s Brooklyn and Post campuses are consistently ranked amongst the safest in New York.
For more information about residential life at LIU visit: https://liu.edu/campus-life/residence-life
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
First-Year and Transfer Requirements:
- Transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended.
- All transcripts must be submitted in English or translated into English by a professional translation company.
- Many LIU majors do not require a course-by-course NACES evaluation. Visit our international admissions FAQ page for more information on which programs require an evaluation.
- Proof of English language proficiency testing(we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, SAT, ACT, and Duolingo)
- Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language.
- SAT or ACT (LIU is test-optional)
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Some programs have additional requirements.
Graduate and Doctoral Requirements:
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree or anticipated degree.
- All transcripts must be submitted in English or translated into English by a professional translation company.
- Many LIU majors do not require a course-by-course NACES evaluation. Visit our international admissions FAQ page for more information on which programs require an evaluation.
- Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo)
- Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language.
- Resume / CV
- Personal Statement
- Some programs have additional requirements.
Financial Aid
LIU awards over $100 million in scholarships annually – in fact, international undergraduate students are eligible for nine tiers of generous, merit-based scholarships. Additionally, international students are eligible for on-campus jobs and graduate assistantships
Student Activities and Campus Life
LIU Promise is our commitment to every Long Island University student. As an LIU student, your success coach will serve as a mentor and resource for every aspect of your college experience. Whether it is creating an academic success plan, exploring financial aid opportunities, getting involved on campus or preparing for your career, your Success Coach has you covered.
