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Long Island University entry requirements

With two campuses in New York, Long Island University offers hundreds of programme options and is committed to providing a high-quality education through teaching excellence, experiential learning and impactful research opportunities.


TOEFL (iBT)IELTSPearson PTEDuolingoGPA
Undergraduate – Direct Admit​756.050 (accepted, not recommended)1003.0​
(Transfer: 2.0-3.0; varies by major)
Undergraduate – Intensive English Program​Not required​Not required​Not required​Scores below 100 will be considered​3.0​
(Transfer: 2.0-3.0; varies by major)
Graduate – Direct Admit General796.5581052.5-3.0 (varies)
Graduate – Direct Admit Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Analytics & Strategic Business Intelligence756.0501002.75
Graduate – Direct Admit School of Pharmacy756.0501003.0
Graduate – Direct Admit Clinical Laboratory Sciences907.0661303.0
Graduate – Intensive English ProgramNot required​Not required​45Scores below 100-105 will be considered​2.5

Students not meeting the entry requirements can enroll in LIU’s English Language Institute.

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