INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS FIRST-YEAR & TRANSFER GUIDE
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ⬤ ⬤ Accounting ⬤⬤ Acting for Theater, Film, and Television ⬤ ⬤ Artificial Intelligence ⬤ ⬤ Arts Management ⬤ ⬤ Biochemistry ⬤ ⬤ Biology ⬤ ⬤ Biomedical Sciences ⬤ ⬤ Broadcasting ⬤ ⬤ Business Administration ⬤ ⬤ Chemistry ⬤ ⬤ Communications ⬤ ⬤ Computer Science ⬤ ⬤ Criminal Justice ⬤ ⬤ Culinary Arts ⬤ ⬤ Data Analytics ⬤ ⬤ Digital Arts & Design ⬤ ⬤ Digital Engineering ⬤ ⬤ Digital Game Design ⬤ ⬤ Education ⬤ ⬤ Entrepreneurship ⬤ ⬤ Exercise Science & Wellness ⬤ ⬤ Fashion Merchandising & Management ⬤ ⬤ Film ⬤ ⬤ Film & Television ⬤ ⬤ Finance ⬤ ⬤ Forensic Science ⬤ ⬤ Global Studies ⬤ ⬤ Health Science ⬤ ⬤ International Relations & Diplomacy
⬤ ⬤ Journalism ⬤ ⬤ Marketing ⬤ ⬤ Mathematics ⬤ ⬤ Music Technology, Entrepreneurship, & Production ⬤ ⬤ Nursing ⬤ ⬤ Nutrition & Dietetics ⬤ ⬤ Occupational Therapy (BS/MS) ⬤ ⬤ Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy) ⬤ ⬤ Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy) ⬤ ⬤ Political Science ⬤ ⬤ Psychology ⬤ ⬤ Radiologic Technology ⬤ ⬤ Respiratory Care ⬤ ⬤ Social Work ⬤ ⬤ Speech Language Pathology & Audiology ⬤ ⬤ Sports Communication & Marketing ⬤ ⬤ Sports Management ⬤ ⬤ Theater Arts ⬤ ⬤ Veterinary Technology ⬤ ⬤ Vocal Performance
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Note: This list of majors is subject to change. It is intended as a guide and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive list of degree programs. For more details and information about undergraduate programs, refer to liu.edu/post/academics/undergraduate and liu.edu/brooklyn/academics/undergraduate. Revised April 2026.
CAREERS AT LIU Access NYC and 54 Fortune 500 companies Your pathway to top careers and internships.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
90%
Positive employment or educational outcome within 6 months of graduation
285,000+ alumni network around the world
TOP 50 College in New York for Salary Potential Over 30% of LIU international students complete internship (CPT). 3x the national average.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed Application (LIU Application or Common Application)
Transcripts From all high school and post-secondary institutions attended. All transcripts must be submitted in English or professionally translated.
Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 100, PTE 50, SAT Reading 460, ACT English 18)
SAT or ACT (optional) Course-by-course credential evaluation If you studied at a college or university outside the U.S., you must have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service. For more information, visit: liu.edu/admissions/international. Visit liu.edu/admissions/international to learn more about how to apply.
APPLY NOW! ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition & Fees ..................................... $44,000 Living Expenses* ................................ $23,000 Health Insurance ................................... $2,000 TOTAL (12 months)** ........................ $69,000 *Includes housing, dining, supplies, personal, and transportation **Estimates for 2026/2027 academic year. All fees estimated in U.S. dollars, are based on full-time credit loads and are subject to change.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Students are automatically considered for USD $7,500 – $32,000 in annual scholarships. Tuition increases at LIU is capped at 2%, less than half the national average.
MEET YOUR RECRUITER Meet with an admissions recruiter for personalized guidance and support. Your admissions recruiter is here to guide you every step of the way. Office: +1 (718) 488-1011 Email: international.admissions@liu.edu Website: liu.edu/admissions/international
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