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4.3/5(2 Reviews)SBU campus was founded in 1957 in New York, USA. With campus size 1039 acres, total number of international students at SBU is 4685. Streams offered at university are Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Science, Medicine and Health Sciences, etc. SBU offer courses in various specializations such as Computer Science, Finance, General Medicine, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc. Faculty to student ratio at university is 1:18.
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Stony Brook University Main Campus Location & contact
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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| University City | Town of Brookhaven, New York, USA |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 4,86,599 |
Stony Brook University accommodation
The living costs for international students on campus at Stony Brook University are given as follows:
| Direct Costs | Out of State Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition | USD 26,860 |
| Fees | USD 3,490 |
| Housing | USD 11,250 |
| Meals | USD 7,050 |
| Total Direct Cost | USD 48,650 |
| Indirect Costs | Out of State Resident |
|---|---|
| Books | USD 900 |
| Transportation | USD 840 |
| Personal Expenses | USD 2,408 |
| Total Indirect Cost | USD 4,148 |
The living costs for international students on campus at Stony Brook University are given as follows:
| Direct Costs | Out of State Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition | USD 26,860 |
| Fees | USD 3,490 |
| Housing | USD 11,250 |
| Meals | USD 7,050 |
| Total Direct Cost | USD 48,650 |
| Indirect Costs | Out of State Resident |
|---|---|
| Books | USD 900 |
| Transportation | USD 840 |
| Personal Expenses | USD 2,408 |
| Total Indirect Cost | USD 4,148 |
On-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- The University has the largest residential campus, that offers 26 residence halls
- The residence halls are divided into six areas called quads, conveniently located on different parts of the campus
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- The University has the largest residential campus, that offers 26 residence halls
- The residence halls are divided into six areas called quads, conveniently located on different parts of the campus
- All residence halls offer a variety of living, recreational, and study spaces, with many different housing options available to suit almost every students every need
Masters
Bachelors
Accommodation Expense- On-campus housing:studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/re...
Includes room at Chapin Apartment and Wolfie Standard meal plan. (PG)
Meal Expense- Total Annual Cost:USD 5754
- Living expense links:stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaf...
Stony Brook University Main Campus ratings & reviews
4.1/5
7 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 57% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Stressful
Easy going
Internships3.9
Part time work3.6
Post study jobs4.6
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.1
Value for money4.6
Public transportation3.9
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration3.9
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Sambasiva Reddy Asam
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Stony Brook University
4.2
It's a bit challenging to find part-time work in the first semester.
Tips: Come to the university 15 days before the semester starts and look for part-time work. Try to secure one, but if you can't, that's okay. After the semester begins focus on getting an internship. Reach out to seniors to learn how to apply for internships and connect with people on LinkedIn. It will be a bit stressful and overwhelming initially so try to manage your time. Concentrate on internships and jobs. It's very important to surround yourself with ambitious friends as word of mouth is key the more you talk about internships and jobs, the more you'll learn. So get involved mingle with people and attend university events especially during your first year. Distributed Systems is a good course but it's demanding. If you're truly interested go for it, otherwise, maybe not. However if you take the course learn it thoroughly and showcase your projects effectively the market for Distributed Systems is currently strong.
Likes (Value for money): This is the best and most affordable school in New York, but the room rent is high. If you have a part-time job, around 90% of your earnings might go towards rent. The tuition fee is approximately 35,000 dollars. Part-time jobs typically pay around 16 per hour; consider seeking Research Assistant positions, as they often offer higher pay.
Dislikes (Part time work): It's a bit challenging to find part-time work in the first semester, but if you keep searching, you might find something by the second semester. If not, that's okay; you'll likely find opportunities in your second year as seniors graduate. Having a part-time job can significantly reduce your financial burden.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000
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YOTISH
BS in Health Science - Batch of 2029
Offered by Stony Brook University
4.3
Amazing with great career opportunities.
Tips: It's tough to get in as the acceptance rate is 42%, but once you do, you will be able to enjoy scholarship opportunities, a cooperative university, and competitive academics. You will also enjoy overall well-being and no stress, as well as a stress-free, accommodating campus. Job opportunities are high as there is a renowned hospital on campus, which provides hands-on experience. On experience for pupils in courses of healthcare/public. Health and also have a GSU curriculum other than the core curriculum, so this helps a lot when considering fees and expenditure.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In the USA, immigration is really strict. There are a lot of rules about which visas qualify for permanent residency or citizenship. Because of this, it’s tough to get permanent immigration status on an F1 student visa. Working on campus is only allowed for 20 hours a week, so you should plan accordingly.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 7175
Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104300
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Anonymous
MS in Data Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Stony Brook University
4.2
Public Research University.
Tips: I had the dream of coming to master in USA from a young age after seeing my relatives and others come here. After my undergrad, I did a job for 1 year as SDE and decided to go for Masters. I applied to many universities and the best I got was at Stony brook university MSCS so I decided to pursue my MS in this university. The acceptance rate is an average of around 48%. I have just done my 1st sem. Did 3 subjects and got good grades. There were medium to hard subjects but done with them somehow. Prepare hard for getting into the University as it is getting tough to get into. Consult students who are studying here. It is good for your future. I am satisfied with the university, course and country.
Likes (Indian Food): The Stony Book university is in the middle of New York and there are lot of Indian food here. From South to North every option is available. The restaurant owners are Indians also. The Indian population here won't let you miss Indian food. I prefer cooking myself because New York is so expensive and I still eat outside on weekends. So there is no problem with food options in our country. You'll see a lot of options for Indian food outside Stony Book University.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): This University is good and it's well recognised. Many MNC's visit for placements but due to the current scenario, it is tough to get a good table job after studies. Applying for 100's of internships but getting rejected for all, as situations are bad at present for current job situations. The package varies from degree and it's one of the best universities in New York, so there are a lot of options for Post-study jobs. It will take some time for everything to come back to normal.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 6000
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Anonymous
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Stony Brook University
3.5
Part-time jobs are less but tuition fee is also lesser on comparison.
Tips: Stony Brook University is one of the highly ranked university in the US and also the no.1 public university in the state of New York. It can be challenging at times with academics but put in the effort and it should be manageable and one should be able to adjust to the fast paced life as to not fall behind on academics and internships. When it comes to part time, the options are very low for the graduate student and getting one can be considered lucky, so this is not the college if you want to rely entirely on part-time. Tuition fee is low compared to other colleges but housing is expensive. Assistantships are also tough to get if you haven't been offered one on admission
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Harsh Donga
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2024
Offered by Stony Brook University
4.7
Value for money university
Tips: Culturally very accepting, super easy on students, especially Indian origin has a good community to live on campus, and good diversity as well.
Relatively tougher, but students do get RA positions with tuition funded and a good stipend.
I am totally satisfied with the university and with the country.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): US is a tough place if you are concerned with permanent settlement, but the quality of education and industry exposure is top-tier. Very few other countries would provide this experience with such minds to collaborate and this is super important for personal growth.
Given a chance to permanently migrate here, I would not choose to.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Middle eastern and Indian food available are relatively good prices.
There are a few canteens, marketplaces and dining halls which provide diverse options and fairly standard prices. Some options are mac and cheese for 2.5$, salad bowls for 4$, full course bowls for 10$
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100000
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