Welcome Graduate International Students

Applicants should file their application and supporting materials as early as possible. Applicants who wish to be accepted as matriculated students must file the application and supporting credentials no later than one month before the opening of the semester in which they expect to enroll. Please note: Certain programs do impose an application deadline.
International applicants (requiring a student visa) must provide the following:

1. Completed and signed application
2. A check or money order for $30 made payable to Long Island University. Applications will not be processed without this fee. This application fee is non-refundable.
3. Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. An affidavit of financial support showing sufficient U.S. funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
6. The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A TOEFL score of 500 or better is required for admission.
7. All international students who attended colleges or universities outside of the United States will need to submit a course-by course evaluation of their transcript(s) by an acceptable international credential evaluation agency. To view a list of acceptable agencies click here
8. Education documents will be accepted in one of two ways:
1. Official mark sheets for each year of study and degree certifications may be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Admissions Office.
2. Copies of mark sheets for each year of study and degree certificates which have been attested by the Consulate/Ministry of Education of the issuing country.

Decision and Notification
            The Admissions Office will review all credentials and determine bachelor’s degree equivalency. Applicants who do not have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree will not be considered for admission.
            Applicants should allow at least six weeks for a reply after all their credentials have been received. If admission is granted, an admission letter, housing application, medical forms, and other materials will be forwarded in the same envelope.
            Upon notification of admission, international applicants will send a deposit of $250 (U.S. currency) which will be applied toward tuition and fees. The deposit is non-refundable. Upon receipt of the deposit, an I-20 form will be issued that will enable a student to apply for a student visa. Students should not make plans to come to the United States until they have received the appropriate immigration forms.

Financial Aid
            Students must provide sufficient funds for their expenses during the entire period of study, including living costs, travel and vacations. Students should bear in mind the high cost of living in New York City.
            Payment of tuition, fees, housing and food expense is required at the beginning of each semester. All checks should be made payable to Long Island University in U.S. dollars, and should be issued by either a U.S. bank or a foreign bank with a U.S correspondent.
            International students should be familiar with the regulations of their government about sending money to the United States and make arrangements to have the necessary funds available at the designated times. All questions concerning financial payments should be addressed to the Bursar’s Office. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

To view more in depth information about admissions requirements and course information please click here to view the graduate bulletin. 

International students interested in applying to our university should download and submit via mail a completed copy of both the graduate application and the I-20 request form