Hofstra University
Hofstra University is the largest private university on Long Island, annually included in authoritative national and world rankings, offers academic programs for bachelors and masters. During the training, special emphasis is placed on improving critical thinking, information literacy and communication skills of students.
Quick Facts
About University
Hofstra University is proud of its history and traditions, and they play an important role in student life. Hofstra University has been welcoming international students to its campus for many years. The university, located just 40 kilometers east of the “capital of the world” – New York City – encourages students to gain academic and social experience in a culturally diverse environment both on and off campus. International students at University X enjoy the benefits of an American higher education while studying at a private university with a rich history, located in the suburbs of a metropolitan city. The university places great emphasis on research.
Its faculty includes highly qualified professors, such as Fulbright scholars, Guggenheim fellows, National Endowment for the Humanities and National Institutes of Health awardees.
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishFaculty of Pre-Health
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of Foreign Languages
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of Computer Science
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of Secondary Education
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of Geography and Geology
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of Engineering Science
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Summer 2025
Summer 2025
Spring 2025
Spring 2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Summer 2026
Summer 2026
Spring 2026
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
3.0
English Language Level
6.5
80
58.5
120
Foundation
Basic Requirements
2.0
English Language Level
5.5
51
45.4
95
Language Program
Basic Requirements
English Language Level
3
14
60
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Hofstra University
Complete your online application
Completing the application typically takes 30-45 minutes, not including the time you spend writing your personal statement and uploading supporting documents. International first-year students must pay either a $70 application fee or a fee waiver if the fee is associated with financial hardship.
Activate your electronic ID
Within one to two days of submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your electronic identification (what we call NetID), which will allow you to access the status of your application.
Please check your application status and email inbox to ensure your application is complete.
Some applicants may be asked to provide additional information, such as a new transcript, proof of English language proficiency, or an explanation of academic performance, before an admissions decision is made.
Wait for a decision on your admission
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Most applicants will receive a decision within four weeks of submitting a complete application with all required materials.
Check your application status online or your email for updates and next steps.
The university will first notify you of your decision by email and then send you a printed official acceptance packet, which usually arrives by mail two to three weeks after admission.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• Sports stadiums
World-class facility
• Sports facilities
World-class facility
• Art Museum
World-class facility
• The Joan and Donald E. Exinn Library
World-class facility