Long Island University (LIU) : Fees, Rankings, Courses, Reviews

Long Island University has been placed at #369 by U.S. News & World Report in the best edition of national universities category. LIU is home to more than 700 international students from over 75 countries around the globe. While studying at this university, students will be able to develop their careers as ambitious international students in the US. The university is known to provide real-world learning experiences and industry networks. Furthermore, a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered by LIU.

Long Island University is a private university situated in New York, United States, which holds the accreditation of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Also, several academic programs, schools and colleges of LIU are approved by various specialised accreditation agencies like the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation.

Long Island University admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. However, overseas applicants can secure an admission in LIU without IELTS/TOEFL score if they meet at least one of the criteria listed below:

• A high school Diploma from a four-year U.S. high school, without ESL support;
• IGSCE, GCSE, or GCE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education, General Certificate of Secondary Education, or General Certificate of Education);
• A college level English composition course from an accredited institution in the US with a C or better;
• IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better;
• Successfully completion of the LIU English Language Institute;
• O-Level or A-Level English with grade of E or higher; and
• AP English exam with a score of 4 or better.

In order to get enrolled in Long Island University for higher studies, all international students are required to fulfill certain admission requirements. The exact entry requirements may differ according to the choice of course. However, LIU demands the following requirements from prospective overseas applicants:

• Completed online application along with $50 = INR 4,162* application fee;
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree of anticipated degree;
• Grades: 2.5 to 3.0 GPA;
• English language requirements (IELTS: 6.5 | TOEFL: 79 | PTE: 58 | DET: 105);
• ACT scores;
• Resume/CV;
• Two letters of recommendation; and
• GRE scores (if applicable).

* 1 USD = INR 83.25

In order to get enrolled in Long Island University for higher studies, all international undergraduate students are required to fulfill certain admission requirements. The exact entry requirements may differ according to the choice of course. However, LIU demands the following requirements from prospective overseas applicants:

• Completed online application along with $50 = INR 4,162* application fee;
• Transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended;
• Grades: 3.0 GPA;
• English language requirements (IELTS: 6.0 | TOEFL: 75 | PTE: 50 | DET: 100);
• SAT/ACT scores; and
• Two letters of recommendation.

* 1 USD = INR 83.25

Yes, LIU accepts Duolingo scores from international students as an evidence of English language proficiency score. Minimum Duolingo score required for UG score is 100 and for PG courses, the minimum scores required 105.