MS in Science Communication (STEM) 

at Stony Brook University, Town of Brookhaven

To apply to Stony Brook University, international applicants are required to follow the steps given below:

• Choose a program from more than 200 academic options, and review the requirements for their eligibility.
• UG students must register on the SUNY App or Common App, whie PG students are required to register on the University portal. Before the Stony Brook admissions deadline, applicants must submit a variety of documents, including official transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, standardized test scores (optional), English language proficiency, and more.
• Pay the application fee worth USD 50 (INR 4.4 K) for UG programs and USD 100 (INR 8.8 K) for PG programs. 
• Wait for a response
• Pay the initial deposit on tuition fees and confirm your admission to the university

1 USD = INR 88.13

The cost of living on campus at Stony Brook depends on the type of accommodation, a student opts to pursue.

Given below is a detailed breakdown of housing rates at Stony Brook:

1 USD = INR 86.45

The Stony Brook University received over 55,800 applications for the admission cycle of 2024-25. The number of students who got admitted by the university crossed 27,400 whereas the number of students who actually enrolled was 4,000. This suggests that the Stony Brook University acceptance rate stands at 49.04%.

Whereas the SBU acceptance rate for international students stood at 73.08%. The exact statistics for Fall 2024 are as follows:

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. However, the GPA of admitted students is significantly higher. Higher GPAs are required from applicants as this is a highly competitive programme that tends to accept students with a track record of better grades. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended.

No, a tech background is not strictly mandatory for admission to the MS in Computer Science programme at Stony Brook University. However, students with a Computer Science background or related degrees are preferred for the course. Applicants with exceptional promise who lack CS preparation in one or more core areas may be admitted to the programme but will be required to take additional CS courses as specified in their offer letter. 

After pursuing a Stony Brook University program, graduates secure employment at the university campus and in the following companies:

• Northwell Health
• Stony Brook Medicine
• NYU Langone Health
• Google
• Amazon
• JPMorgan Chase
• Microsoft
• Amazon Web Series (AWS)
• Meta
• Morgan Stanley
• Apple
• Goldman Sachs
• Oracle
• LinkedIn

Yes, Stony Brook University USA permits international students to work while studying. Overseas students must be mindful of the fact that they can work no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session and it is essential that this employment does not interfere with a their academic program. During vacations, they can work for unlimited hours.

Know more about part-time jobs in USA for international students.

Stony Brook University is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars: