Welcome

Founded in 1926 by Brooklyn civic leaders, the campus sought from the start to include religious and racial minorities, admitting students solely on merit. It has come a long way from the days when it enrolled 312 students. Today our student body numbers more than 11,000. In the past decade, while other universities lost students and cut programs, our enrollment doubled and our course offerings and student services increased significantly. We credit our success to our fine academic reputation, top-notch faculty, excellent facilities and student advising.

The Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Brooklyn, near the Metrotech complex, Fulton Mall, and Brooklyn Academy of Music and is conveniently accessible to all major New York City bus and subway routes and the Long Island Railroad. Our 11‑acre campus offers a culturally-diverse student body, over 195 academic programs, and 17 highly competitive Division I athletic teams. The main entrance to the campus is located just north of the corner of DeKalb Avenue and Flatbush Extension. This convenient location allows for exploration of the fastest-developing part of Brooklyn and allows easy access to Manhattan.