Welcome to LIU Brooklyn

When you enroll at the LIU Brooklyn campus, you follow in the footsteps of tens of thousands of individuals who have come here to change their lives and to make their way in the world. Students from as close as Bensonhurst and as far away as Bangalore - many of whom have been the first in their family to attend college - have walked through our doors and have emerged, not only prepared for a career, but prepared for life.

No matter what your area of interest - business, the arts, pharmacy, education, liberal arts and sciences or health sciences, you will have a unique advantage studying at the Brooklyn campus. Wall Street, the financial capital of the world, is just a short subway ride away. World-renowned museums, galleries and theaters are located in the surrounding neighborhood and throughout the New York metropolitan area. The campus also has affiliations with some of the top hospitals, health care facilities and pharmaceutical companies in the world.

The Brooklyn campus has been providing outstanding educational opportunities to students from all walks of life for more than eight decades. It is the original unit of Long Island University, one of the largest and most comprehensive private universities in the country. Known for its excellent academics, renowned faculty, comprehensive career services, state-of-the-art facilities, Division I athletics and small class size, the campus educates more than 11,000 credit-seeking and continuing education students, preparing them for meaningful careers and inspiring them to make a difference in their own communities and in the world.

International Students

Freshmen Students

A college education is the best investment you can make in your future. Choosing the college or university that is right for you is an important part of your journey. Each year, millions of young people relocate from all over the world for the culture and opportunity of New York City. Over the past decade, Brooklyn in particular has become a hotbed of creativity and entrepreneurship.

With nearly 100 undergraduate degree programs, you will find a course of study that fits your interests, talents, and goals and learn from faculty and mentors that are experts in fields ranging from athletic training to urban studies, pharmacy, art therapy, journalism, and so much more.

The LIU difference goes far beyond the classroom. From a vibrant campus life including dozens of clubs and organizations and active Greek life, championship NCAA Division I Sharks athletics teams, one-of-a-kind student-run businesses, and your personal LIU Promise Coach that will be there to assist you from enrollment to graduation and every step of the way. 

At LIU Brooklyn, you’ll discover your potential and thrive. 

Brooklyn is one of the hottest neighborhoods in New York City, and LIU Brooklyn is right in the heart of it all—located steps away from the Barclays Center and the hip restaurants, cafés, and boutiques of Fort Greene. Our beautifully landscaped 11-acre campus—ranked the third-safest in the nation and the safest in New York City by The Daily Beast—offers easy access to the rich professional opportunities and resources of Manhattan. Our students have intern at top companies—from Marvel Comics to The New York Stock Exchange to NBC Universal. 

Participate in LIU’s English Language Institute, a program for non-native English speakers that helps you meet university requirements, and develop your skills in conversation, reading, writing, and grammar. LIU provides free tutoring in all areas of study, and ongoing English language support after you complete the program.

Take the next step in your academic journey and discover your full potential at LIU Brooklyn.

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