What are the eligibility requirements for international students at Stony Brook University?

Undergraduate

Freshman applicants must have completed their the highest level of secondary education in their home country. A strong secondary academic programme with courses in Math, Natural Sciences, and English is desired. As an international student, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency.

Test Type Minimum Score:

• TOEFL (Internet-based) 80

• IELTS: 6.5

• Duolingo 105

• ACT English 19

• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 480

• IB English Higher Level 5

• AP English Language/Comp or Literature/Com exam 3

• A-level (Advanced) English C

• IELTS: Academic 53

Note: If you meet the academic criteria but do not fulfill the English language requirements then you may be offered conditional admission.

Postgraduate

A US bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (a four-year/120 credit hour accredited program) is required with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. If students have not yet completed their undergraduate coursework, then the admission will be contingent upon submission of the final transcript presenting the degree along with its issuing date.

As an international student, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency.

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no subsection recommended to be below 6)

OR

• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants and 80 for master’s applicants

Students who do not meet this requirement must enroll in a course at the Intensive English Center (IEC) and achieve satisfactory grades before admission to the graduate course. Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not fulfil minimal language requirements for admission.

The GRE General Test is required for admission to many graduate programs. Please refer to the eligibility regarding your specific programme of interest.

Note: Candidates may apply for a GMAT waiver if they think they qualify for an exemption. All GMAT/GRE waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An approved waiver request does not guarantee admission to the chosen course.

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