Long Island University (LIU)

Long Island University (LIU ) is a non-profit private higher education institution that has been actively involved in scientific and academic activities since 1926 in America. The main building of the educational institution is located in the city of New York on the territory of a small campus.

This is a fairly large educational institution, where about 42,000 international students take courses annually. The teaching staff of the university is about 3000 people. This institution maintains close partnerships with universities around the world through student and faculty exchange programs.

Students can take advantage of additional support from specialized departments that provide tutoring, career mentoring, and internship search services.

LIU manages several specialized faculties that provide the basis for obtaining degrees in the following areas:

• Music, sports, entertainment,
• Medicine
• Business
• Nursing,
• Pharmacy
• Communication
• International Relations,
• Liberal Arts,
• Film, Digital Media,
• Veterinary medicine,
• Professional, continuing education.

Not only qualified researchers, but also students of all programs participate in the active research activities of the university. LIU's research aims to improve the quality of life of the global community through the introduction of modern technologies, the development of public awareness, and the opening of new areas for study. Research is carried out in the following scientific areas:

• The future of business,
• Data analytics,
• Health
• Innovative methods of treatment,
• Resilient communities.

On the campuses of LIU there are shops, retail establishments opened by its students. The opportunity to implement their business ideas gives students real entrepreneurial experience, thanks to which they are more confident in starting their careers after completing the programs. To date, there is a fashion boutique, a universal technology center, and a sports equipment store.

Both LIU study areas have residential buildings that accommodate students of all levels of education.

While studying in Brooklyn, students may live in one of the following buildings:

• Conolly Hall is a 16-storey residence offering accommodation in traditional rooms, semi-private suites and apartments. In all cases, bathrooms, living rooms and kitchens will be shared,
• 490 Fulton – housing for undergraduates and undergraduates (from 21 years old). The building has fully furnished apartments with 4-5-6 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and private bathrooms.

The Post Campus academic site includes more residential buildings:

• Seven traditional residences: Suffolk Hall, Kings Hall, Nassau Hall, Queens Hall, Riggs Hall, Post Hall and Brookville Hall – offer single, double and triple rooms for same-sex accommodation, shared bathrooms on the floors,
• South Residence Complex is a suite for undergraduates and seniors. Students are accommodated in apartments with 3-4 single bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom.

Students can apply for a meal plan that will be valid in all dining halls, cafeterias of the university: it is a certain number of meals per week, additional dollars for purchases in campus stores. The plan is issued for a semester, can be extended or reissued.

The university actively supports student ideas, offering many opportunities to realize their talents and abilities in various fields. On campuses, there are hundreds of thematic communities, communities of Greek life, sports teams of professional and amateur levels, creative and volunteer groups. Thematic communities unite students with common interests, hobbies and goals, support foreign students:

• Acting in theater, film, television,
• Artificial intelligence
• African Student Union,
• Jewelry
• Psychology
• Creative writing,
• Fine Arts,
• Knitting
• Veterinary Medicine, Zoology,
• Fishery
• Proper nutrition, nutrition,
• Tutoring.

Students of all faculties and courses are actively involved in volunteer activities: every year they devote more than 150,000 hours to social work, organizing charity events, helping in specialized centers.

The sports infrastructure allows students to engage in various sports, maintain activity in specialized clubs that hold outdoor events. LIU national teams compete in NCAA Division I, thanks to which especially outstanding athletes receive individual awards and scholarships for their efforts:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Golf
• Rowing
• Lacrosse
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Athletics
• Volleyball
• Rugby
• Gymnastics
• Equestrian
• Cheerleading.

This is an American higher education institution, which with enviable stability is included in the list of the best in the world.

Students and faculty of higher education institutions have access to the large scientific library of the university. Also, visitors can count on accommodation in a university dormitory.

The academic calendar consists of two semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-June.

In the summer months, campuses do not stop working, providing students with the opportunity to improve academic results, retake exams. Some programs include a summer semester in the curriculum to complete project and research work.

The student schedule consists of five school days, Monday through Friday. Students rest on weekends, on international and national holidays, during vacations.

Approximate list of additional costs:

• Registration, administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meal plan and related housing costs,
• Health insurance,
• Contributions to student associations, payment for extracurricular activities,
• Personal study materials, including books,
• Additional academic support,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants will have to fill out an online form, pay the application fee and provide documents. The Admissions Committee considers applications on a first-come, first-served basis, inviting candidates for interviews and possible entrance examinations; Based on the results of this stage, employees send official invitations to study, after which you must make a deposit and arrive at the campus by the beginning of the semester.

To date, the number of LIU graduates reaches 285,000 specialists in various scientific fields. Among them are outstanding personalities who have positively influenced the life of local and international communities:

• Ray Dalio – Founder of Bridgewater Associates, investor and philanthropist,
• Winnette Jistine Carroll is a playwright, actress, theater director,
• Tinga Seisai is a diplomat, activist of the democratic movement,
• Neil Raymond Ricco, poet, writer
• Oscar " Ossie " Schektman is a basketball player who scored the first goal in NBA history,
• Vin Lananna is the coach of the U.S. Olympic team.

Every year freshmen receive a special admissions committee. In this case, several indicators are taken into account at once. The main criterion is the past performance of each applicant. A university can enroll on the same conditions as:

• Local residents;
• Foreign students.

According to statistics, about 70 percent of applications are approved.

The academic year at the educational institution is traditionally divided into two classical semesters. The university is one of the universities that work on two systems - in person and remotely. International students can recover some of their tuition costs by receiving a scholarship for good performance.

LIU offers a wide range of scholarships and grants, which are awarded to students who are especially successful in study, sports, creativity and volunteering. The scholarship covers part of the cost of tuition and can be extended if good results are maintained.

Students can take advantage of scholarship programs of partner institutions, apply for federal grants, loans.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision