A U.S. bachelor’s degree or the equivalent is required (for example, a four-year/120
credit hour accredited program).
A minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Transcripts and Supportive Documents
Official Transcripts from undergraduate/graduate institution (showing bachelor's/master's
degree conferral).
If required, Course-by-course evaluation, English translation of all original documents
from one of Stony Brook University's approved NACES members listed below may be requested
:
Word Evaluation Services (WES) International Education Evaluators, Inc. (IEE) Education Credential Evaluators (ECE).
International Student Requirements
Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE General Test is required by several Graduate School programs. Please refer to the admissions requirement information about your specific
program of interest. GRE Scores should be forwarded directly to The Graduate School (Code: 2548).
English language proficiency test results will be considered as part of the review
process for admission for any applicant who submits test results as part of their
application.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6. Register Now
TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants and 80 for master’s applicants. Register Now
Duolingo will no longer be accepted after Spring 2025.
Note: Students whosescores on either of these tests are more than two years old must
retake the test.
VISA AND IMMIGRATION
A nonimmigrant U.S. visa is an entry document for individuals coming to the U.S. temporarily
for specific purposes such as study or work. It is issued by the U.S. Department of
State and is attached to your passport. It allows you to request permission to enter
the U.S. at any U.S. port of entry.
Once you have been admitted, you will receive an email from VIS with instructions
on how to request your Form I-20/DS-2019. Click here for more information.
For detailed information please visit the Visa and Immigration Services (VIS) website. You can make an appointment on their website as well as mail them at VIS Database and call on (631) 632-4685.
Send completed health forms to student health services.
Review the University’s policy on student health service.
Completeorientation(required for all new graduate students)
Transcripts
Unofficial copies for both domestic and international credentials are acceptable for
an admission decision to be made. If admitted, the applicant must submit final official
transcripts/evaluations.
To be deemed official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college/university
or evaluation agency via mail or through an approved transcript delivery service.
University Policies
It is important and advised to review the University Policies before attending :
The Student Financial Services Office provides the highest standard of support for students, families, University
departments, and external agencies. Student focused policies and procedures aim to
advance the financial literacy of Stony Brook students as well as promote timely degree
completions.
All international students are billed and enrolled into the SUNY health insurance
once registered for at least 1 credit hour due to their student visa. No action is
needed for an international student to be enrolled into the SUNY health insurance.
If a student has personal health insurance, they may apply for a waiver to opt out
of the SUNY health insurance. The personal health insurance must be comparable or
better than the SUNY policy and meet all requirements to receive a waiver. You can
find more information on waiver requirements, procedures and deadlines here.
There are many resources offered for international graduate students which includes
all the social as well as academic resources right from the start of your journey
at stony brook university.
Student life and community play a pivotal role in shaping the graduate student experience.
For international graduate students, engaging with campus life and building a supportive
community are essential for personal and academic success.
Whether through student organizations, cultural events, recreational activities, or
networking opportunities, graduate students will find numerous ways to enrich their
experience, foster friendships, and create lasting memories. Our university is dedicated
to creating an inclusive and vibrant community where all students can thrive.
There are numerous clubs and organizations on campus where graduate students can participate,
contribute, and benefit.
More than 300 clubs and organizations can be found on the SB Engagedwebsite.
The Career Center provides career coaching and support for students in MA, MS, and
PhD programs who are interested in entering private industry, government, and the
non-profit sector. Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of Career Center
resources, services, job fairs, workshops, and other networking opportunities.
Join a Career community : Graduate students are encouraged to join a Career Community to learn more about
different career paths and make connections with employers.
Campus Residences offers on-campus apartments for matriculated graduate students and
graduate Health Science Center students. Apartment communities have a variety of unit
types that all provide kitchen spaces. Each apartment community contains an Area Commons
building containing your area office, fitness center, and computing center. Schomburg
Apartments is located on West Campus. Chapin Apartments is located on East Campus.
There are housing options for students enrolled in a program at our Southampton Campus.
Click here to take a virtual tour of all the housing options available.
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