When people think of the most iconic city in the United States, New York City is what comes to mind. As the most populous city in the country (8.5 million people), New York City has the world’s two largest stock exchanges and is known for having some of the world’s most renowned educational facilities.
Stony Brook University
Fast Facts
- School Size
Large
- Tuition
$1,000—$5,000 Semester
- Affiliation
Public
- Type of School
University/Intensive English Program
- Student Body Gender
Co-ed
- Religious Affiliation
No Affiliation
- Scholarships for International Students
No
- Conditional Admission Available
Yes
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Setting
Suburban
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Type of Housing
Dormitory
- Social Media
A Top Public Research University
Stony Brook University, State University of New York, is ranked at the Top 1% universities in the world. It is located close to New York City on the scenic north shore of Long Island in a safe, suburban community. Founded in 1957, it became a member of Association of American Universities (AAU) in 2001. Stony Brook offers 64 majors and 81 minors, Division I athletic programs, student clubs and organizations as well as world class facilities.
The Intensive English Center (IEC)
Established in 1988, the IEC offers full-time programs to international students preparing for higher education in the United States.
Program Highlights
- Four levels of instruction in academic English
- Small class size
- 6-week summer program, 15-week programs in fall and spring
- Free tutoring and conversation partners
- Option to take credit courses
- Room and board available
Admission to Stony Brook
Conditional admission: Students who successfully complete the advanced IEC level and are academically eligible for undergraduate admission do not have to take the TOEFL/IELTS exam.
Social Events and Activities
The IEC offers many social events and activities for students to improve their English including a graduation ceremony and field trips to New York City and Long Island landmarks. IEC students have access to all facilities and may participate in all events offered at Stony Brook University.
Masters
- Anthropology
- Applied Engineering Sciences
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English Literature
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- Executive and Professional
- Foreign Language Teaching
- Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities
- History
- Journalism
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- MBA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
- Music
- Music Composition
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- TESOL and Teacher Training
- Theatre
- Women's and Gender Studies
Bachelor Degree
- Anthropology
- Applied Engineering Sciences
- Applied Statistics
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Business
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English Literature
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- Executive and Professional
- Foreign Language Teaching
- Geological Sciences
- Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities
- History
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Music Composition
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre
- Women's and Gender Studies
English Programs
- English Language (ESL)
- Intensive English
- Summer Intensive English
- TESOL and Teacher Training
- TOEFL and Test Preparation
Certificate/Short Term
- English Language (ESL)
- Summer Intensive English
Summer
- Summer Intensive English
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