Hofstra University

The following admissions procedure must be followed by international students to be admitted to Hofstra University:
Step 1: Select a program: International students must select from 175 undergraduate programs, and more than 200 graduate programs, and check the requirements and eligibility.
Step 2: Complete the application: Students can complete the application through a university portal or a common app, and they must submit documents such as resumes, academic transcripts, results from standardized tests, English language proficiency, and more.
Step 3: Pay application fee: To apply, students must pay USD 70 (INR 5.8K) for undergraduate programs and USD 75 (INR 6.3K) for graduate programs. (USD 1 =INR 83.94).
Step 4: Await a reply: After reviewing the application, Hofstra University will send an offer letter to enroll in the program a few weeks later.
Step 5: Pay the tuition. Depending on the course, international students must pay tuition fees in order to be registered for the first semester. For undergraduate programs, the tuition costs range from INR 45L to INR 46L, while for postgraduate programs, the range is INR 18L to INR 57L.

International students must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and submit the required documents asked by the university to get enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The basic requirements to get into Hofstra University are given below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Secondary school transcripts
• English language proficiency score
• One counselor's letter of recommendation
• ACT/SAT score (if applicable)

Graduate Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent
• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities
• Current resume
• Essay
• Two contacts for a professional letter of recommendation
• GMAT/GRE score waivers for students with above 3.2 GPA
• English language requirements

Along with the top rankings among national universities, Hofstra University has a lot to offer to its international students. Some of the best reasons to attend the Hofstra University are discussed below:

• Excellent academic programs: The university offers over 175 UG, more than 200 PG, doctorates, graduate certificate programs, and various professional degree programs.
• Small class size: With a 13: 1 student-faculty ratio, 50% of the class has fewer than 20 students which enables better learning.
• High graduation rates: Hofstra graduation rate is 59%, which is much higher than many US universities.
• Affordable: The tuition cost ranges between INR 45L and INR 46L for undergraduate and INR 18L and INR 57L for postgraduate programs, which is an affordable option for students.

Starting life in a new country is not at all easy for international students and they must take care of the things to make themselves adaptable to the new environment. Students who are going to start their first semester at Hofstra University must adhere to the following tips to make their lives a little easier and manageable:

• Explore campus: Students must attend orientation day, it helps to get a tour of the campus, buildings, libraries, and more. It helps them to find these places easily
• Meet with professors: Never hesitate to interact with your professors, get familiar with them to make things easy
• Prioritize your work: Make timetables for the priority tasks and finish them on time. Avoid procrastinating them
• Make connections: This will help students in every term. Try to connect with your seniors and classmates
• Exercise daily: Never compromise with your health. Make time for exercise and a healthy lifestyle