Hofstra University New York

• Year of foundation: 1935
• Location: Hempstead, NY, USA
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of students: 11240 people
• Age of students: 18+ years.
• Type of study: private co-educational university.

Founded in 1935, Hofstra University New York is a nationally and internationally recognized educational institution and is on the list of the best universities in the US according to the News & World Report, Princeton Review, Fiske, Washington Monthly, Forbes. Hofstra University is the only university chosen to host the presidential debates in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 elections in the United States. The university is in the top 25 US colleges according to the Wall Street Journal & Times Higher Education for 2019 and in the global ranking of the World University of Higher Education Times (London Weekly).

Camps, weekend activities

Spring programs:

• Video Game Design
• Cheerleading
• The photo
• Adventure.

Saturday classes for young people:

• Academic disciplines
• Studio and performing arts
• Video Game Design
• Teaching swimming.

Programs for foreign students:

• Intellectual development
• Cultural enrichment
• Personal development.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What advice do you have for potential applicants before applying to US universities?

Choose a university that really suits you - do not try to "adjust" yourself to a prestigious or ranked university. If you are not sure of your capabilities, do not dwell on the first top 10: believe me, many opportunities of less prestigious universities will be able to give you what you need to develop and become a specialist.

The university has created specialized departments that provide comprehensive academic and other support to the student community:

• Center for Academic Excellence: tutoring, additional electives, individual meetings with teachers,
• Center for Design, Career Development: career seminars, personal consultations with mentors, communication with potential employers, search for internships,
• University Advising Center: developing a strategy to achieve your academic goals, preparing for admission,
• Center for International Student Affairs: assistance to foreign students with any issues of relocation, paperwork in a new country.

Hofstra University consists of 13 specialized faculties and colleges in the following areas:

• Liberal arts, sciences,
• Public administration, politics, international relations,
• Education
• Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts,
• Natural Sciences, Mathematics,
• Medical sciences,
• Nursing,
• Medical School,
• Honors College,
• Business
• Engineering, Applied Sciences,
• Communication
• Jurisprudence.

Research centers are engaged in the development and study of innovations in many areas that are focused on improving the quality of life of the world community:

• Civic engagement,
• Access to education,
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship,
• Culture, social justice,
• Labor, democracy,
• STEAM,
• Cybersecurity,
• Digital research,
• Bioethics
• Forensic linguistics, threat assessment, strategic analysis,
• Public services.

The Hofstra family did not have children, so they devoted most of their lives to love animals. Kate was a well-known cowgirl, vice president of the Bide-a-wee Pet Association, president of the Atlantic Cat Club, and led the Hofstra Challenge Cup at the Madison Square Garden cat shows. A silver trophy worth $125 in 1904 was awarded to the best cat at the show.

In addition to the main house, there was a barn, a greenhouse, garages, a caretaker's house, and a small steam shed that was built for Mrs. Hofstra's cats. Not only did she have angoras and other prize cats, but also, in the words of family friend Howard Brouwer, "plain old stray cats." Her love of animals prompted Mrs. Hofstra to leave $10,000 to the Pet Association in her will. In addition, she left enough money to take care of those pets that will survive her - these are 25 cats, four dogs and three parrots. Her housekeeper was tasked with taking care of the pets, and she was bequeathed an allowance to build her own house for this purpose.

Hofstra University offers a variety of accommodation options for students: from high-rise residences, suites to individual apartments. Spacious common rooms, modern furniture, kitchenware and classrooms make the living environment a place for a comfortable life for students.

Hofstra has many options for food, including those with dietary restrictions. Dining rooms, cafes, snack bars on campus offer a varied menu, including balanced fresh dishes.

The campus offers a wide range of sporting activities, fitness programs and recreational activities for the entire academic community. One of the objectives of the sports direction of the university is to form an idea of the value of a healthy lifestyle, the importance of maintaining physical well-being among the students. The university offers inclusive, diverse entertainment programs that, along with thoughtful amenities, promotes active participation and involvement of students in formal and informal events.

Sport is an important part of campus life at Hofstra University, which develops 21 sports areas:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross country
• Field hockey
• Golf
• Treadmills
• Lacrosse
• Football
• Softball
• Tennis
• Wrestling
• Volleyball, etc.

Hofstra offers students a varied program of activities on campus and beyond:

• Entertainment events and clubs in the Hofstra
• Trips to Long Island
• Departure in New York
• Local and national sports events
• Concerts, festivals.

• Hofstra University has a long tradition of admitting international students: they enjoy all the advantages of the American higher education system in a private, selective university that values diversity and intercultural understanding. The foreign students participate in a wide range of academic, social, and cultural activities — currently, foreign students from more than 70 countries are studying at the university. Hofstra offers international students support for international student organizations, educational abroad programs, a system of international events, lectures, and special services.
• The university offers small classrooms, educational services from a specially educated teaching staff, a beautiful, safe campus, as well as all the facilities of New York, located near the institution.
• The university has developed 160 undergraduate programs and 165 graduate programs in such areas as the humanities, business, communication, education, health, engineering, applied science, law and medicine.
• The university is actively involved in sustainable development programs and is included in the list of Tree Campus USA as an educational institution that encourages students and staff to take care of the resources of the planet (Arbor Day Foundation, 2016).

Hofstra University is located on a bright campus, adapted for hundreds of social, scientific and cultural events in 117 buildings on 244 hectares. It accommodates 35 hostels, which is home to about 3,500 students, 18 eateries, 6 theaters, more than 220 student clubs.

One of the university’s brightest organizations is the Hofstra Cultural Center (HCC): the activities of the world-famous organization are aimed at expanding the proposals of the university’s academic departments by developing educational programs related to the cultural and interdisciplinary experience of students, faculty, staff, graduates, scientists. HCC plans and coordinates conferences, symposia in the humanities, business, law and natural sciences, promoting the university as an international arena of scientific thought, an independent cultural unit.

The Hofstra University Library supports the educational, cultural, scientific needs of students and teachers: its funds contain collections that reflect numerous scientific and educational interests, and the halls are a place for independent learning.

Additional expenses:

• Payment for medical insurance of foreign students
• The university application fee for all international students.

Accommodation (food included):

• Double room, shared bathroom
• Single room, shared bathroom.

Many stages of admission are available in an online format, which makes the registration process easier for international applicants. Candidates will have to:

• Fill out the registration form, provide the required documents,
• Pay the entrance fee,
• Pass an interview, possible profile tests,
• Receive an official invitation to enroll,
• Make deposits to book a place on the course, in the residence,
• Arrive on campus to attend orientation events, accommodation in residence, start classes.

To date, the number of graduates of Hofstra University has reached 148,000 qualified specialists in various fields. According to annual statistics, more than 93% of students are employed or continue their academic path within a year after graduation.

The university is in the TOP-9% of the country's institutions in terms of the average salary among all bachelor's graduates.

Applicants who come from abroad or are transferred from another school need to provide:

• Application online before August 1 for admission in September, before December 1 for admission in January
• Copy of high school diploma, transcript or degree confirmation
• I-20 Financial Audit Form: may be completed at any stage of the application process.
• F-1 visa application form (required when transferring from high school, college or university in the USA).

Please note: all entries must be accompanied by an English translation.

Hofstra University awards scholarships for academic or other merit, offers financial assistance in the provision of a financial report confirming the family’s need for support.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision