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Stony Brook University Rankings 2026

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Shiksha popularity ranking
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#326 in World

#65 in USA

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University Ranking

#65

Country level
Shiksha Popularity Rank
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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#326

US News Ranking

#226

THE Ranking

#251

ARWU Ranking

#301

QS Ranking

#452
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Q:   Has Stony Brook University rank been improved?
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Ranked at #67 by Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Stony Brook University is also ranked at #61 for MS (Masters), at #64 in the 'others PG' category, and #84 in MSN.

As compared to the last year, Stony Brook University witnessed an improving trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #301 in 2023. Additionally, Stony Brook University ranks #58 in US News 'National University' category in 2024.

 

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Stony Brook University Course Ranking

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MS

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#63

ARWU

#16

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#49

THE

#101

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#122
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Specializations in MS Program

Mathematics

Shiksha

#27

ARWU

#16

QS

#251
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Physics

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#36

ARWU

#76

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#122
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#54
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Others PG

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#54

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#58

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#126

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#351
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#103

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#201
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Q:   Which course is famous at Stony Brook University?
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As per the Stony Brook University subject ranking 2024, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. QS has ranked the Stony Brook University at #51 for Nursing. Additionally, it is also ranked #51 for Pharmacy & Pharmacology by QS. THE has also ranked courses offered by Stony Brook University as top programs, namely Psychology, Arts & Humanities, Engineering, and Life Sciences, etc. The programs offered by Stony Brook University are quite popular and are ranked at #176 - 301 by THE in 2024, and according to the same ranking body, this University is ranked at #501 for the year 2025.

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Stony Brook University Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

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Global Universities
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227226– / –
National University585859
Best Graduate Medical Schools58– / –– / –
Biomedical Engineering PG5049– / –
Chemical Engineering PG6768– / –
Civil Engineering PG8791– / –
Computer Engineering PG5050– / –
Electrical Engineering PG5356– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG6360– / –
UG Business135147109

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US News & World Report Rankings 2024: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the US World and News rankings for Stony Brook University?
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US World and News ranked Stony Brook University at rank #227, which is a decline from the last year 2023, which was #206. From the ranking data in hand, it can be inferred that the rankings for the Stony Brook University are declining in best Global Universities by this ranking body. This university receives a rank #58 in the year 2025 which is constant from the year 2024. This ranking declined from the year 2023.

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Stony Brook University Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking 2025

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World University
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396460452
Biological Sciences251301– / –
Mathematics151251– / –
Medicine351351– / –
Physics and Astronomy99122– / –

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Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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On Stony Brook University QS Ranking
Q:   What are the QS World rankings for Stony Brook University?
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For the year 2025, the Stony Brook University QS ranking is #460 in the 'World University' category which is a decline from the last year as the ranking for that year was #396 among the world's best universities. The rankings for this university are fluctuating since 2023. According to the subject rankings Biological Sciences rank at #251 and they have improved since the last year.

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Stony Brook University Ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025

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301251251
Arts and Humanities251201201
Clinical and Health401301401
Engineering
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251201201
Life Sciences251201251
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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126126101
Psychology101126126

Stony Brook University Vs Other Universities: THE World University Ranking Comparison

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Stony Brook University THE World University Rank 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are THE rankings for Stony Brook University?
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The rankings have been provided by THE (Times Higher Education) since the year 2004. The creation of these rankings is done to know and evaluate the university's performance on the global stage and provide a comprehensive ranking report for the students to make an informed higher education decision.

For the year 2025, Stony Brook University is ranked at #251 among the best universities in the world, the ranking is constant for the year 2024 that is #251 but it has significantly improved from the year 2023 to 2024.  THE rankings 2023 for this university was #301.

Q:   Which university is better among Stony Brook University and Arizona State University?
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THE World University ranking body has provided the rankings for the year 2025, according to which Stony Brook University is not better than Arizona State University as there is a difference of 50 spots in THE World University rankings 2025. 

The table below shows the comparison of the universities of various similarly ranked universities in Italy:

University

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2024

2023

Stony Brook University

#251

#251

#301

Arizona State University

#201

#182

#156

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Stony Brook University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024

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301301301
Mathematics1116– / –
Nursing201– / –– / –
Physics7676– / –
Political Sciences76101– / –
Sociology101151– / –

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Stony Brook University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024: Ranking Criteria

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Stony Brook University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Vibe of Campus
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  • 63% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.8
Part time work3.6
Post study jobs4.4
Quality of faculty4.5
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.6
Public transportation4
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.9
Permanent Immigration3.8
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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
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.
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BS in Health Science - Batch of 2029
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.
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M.S. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.3
Value for money university to join.
Tips: At the outset, I encountered challenges with food, but I gradually adjusted and found ways to adapt. Although I did not receive any scholarships, I managed to navigate through my university without major financial training. Overall, I am quite content with my university choice, as I believe the education and experience it offers justify the cost.
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MS in Data Science - Batch of 2025
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.
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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
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
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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2024
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$
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How good is the MBA programme at Stony Brook University?

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The MBA programme at SBU is accredited by the AACSB, and students can choose from a range of streams which includes: Management, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.
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How do I get admission at Stony Brook University?

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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

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Is Stony Brook hard to get into?

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The Stony Brook University acceptance rate stands at 49.04%, meaning that of every 100 students who apply to SBU admissions, the university is likely to approve the applications of around 49 students. This makes the admission criteria of the university moderately selective as almost half of the stu

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What is the cost of living on campus at Stony Brook University?

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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:

Room TypeRoom Rate (per semester)
Corridor Style Single RoomUSD 6,741 (INR 5.82 L) 
Corridor Style Single Room w/ACUSD 6,876 (INR 5.94 L)
Corridor Style Double RoomUSD 5,712 (INR 4.93 L)
Corridor Style Double Room w/ACUSD 5,847 (INR 5.05 L)
Corridor Style Three Person RoomUSD 5,712 (INR 4.93 L)
Corrdior Style Three Person Room w/ACUSD 5,847 (INR 5.05 L)

1 USD = INR 86.45

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What is Stony Brook acceptance rate?

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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 stan

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