What are the eligibility requirements for international students at Long Island University?

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    The eligibility criteria and language requirements for applying to different programs offered to international students at LIU are given below:

    Eligibility Requirements for International Undergraduates -

    The admission to undergraduate programs is based on high school grades or SAT or ACT results. Students must have a high school Diploma or certificate to secure admission to undergraduate programs.

    Eligibility Requirements for International Postgraduates -

    Students must have an undergraduate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to be a part of the postgraduate programme in the university. A GRE or GMAT exam score may be

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    The eligibility criteria and language requirements for applying to different programs offered to international students at LIU are given below:

    Eligibility Requirements for International Undergraduates -

    The admission to undergraduate programs is based on high school grades or SAT or ACT results. Students must have a high school Diploma or certificate to secure admission to undergraduate programs.

    Eligibility Requirements for International Postgraduates -

    Students must have an undergraduate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to be a part of the postgraduate programme in the university. A GRE or GMAT exam score may be required for most of the courses.

    English Requirements for International Students -

    International students coming from non-English-speaking countries, such as India, need to prove their language proficiency through either of the following standardized English exam scores:

    English Tests

    Minimum Score Requirement

    Undergraduates

    TOEFL iBT

    75 or higher

    PTE Academic

    50 or higher

    IELTS Academic

    6.0 or higher

    SAT Critical Reading

    420

    ACT English Section

    16

    Graduates*

    TOEFL iBT

    79 or above

    PTE Academic

    58 or above

    IELTS Academic

    6.5 bands or above

    Doctorates 

    TOEFL iBT

    100 or above

    IELTS Academic

    7.5 or above

    *Graduate Program English Exceptions

    1. MBA/Accounting/Taxation: TOEFL 85

    2. MA Music or MS Music Education: TOEFL 85

    3. MS in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling: TOEFL 85 or IELTS 7 bands

    English Requirement Waiver-

    English requirement can be waived if an applicant has completed two years of academic study in an approved English-speaking country such as US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or South Africa.

    Note: These are generic requirements for graduates and undergraduates aspiring to study at the university. Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements. Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.

    LIU has a rolling admissions policy, meaning that you can apply up until the beginning of the semester.

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