Yes. LIU is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.
Many professors are local and international scholars, or Americans living abroad who have a broad experience in experiential education. Most LIU Global faculty have their Ph.D. or other terminal degree and are specialists in their particular field of study. The professors also serve as academic advisors at each center as well.
First-year students begin their studies in our Foundation Year Program at the Costa Rica Center in Heredia.
Transfer students have more than 24 college credits may possibly begin their studies at the LIU Global Centers in Costa Rica, Europe, or Pacific. Prospective students are encouraged to speak with an admissions counselor and LIU Global staff to discuss their specific options.
You may schedule an appointment with our Admissions Office. Your visit will consist of a conversation with Admissions and LIU Global staff. While most of our students and faculty members are abroad, it will be possible to meet with students either in person or via zoom. Please note: Visiting the campus is not required for admission to LIU Global.
Approximately 30 (or more) new freshman students begin the LIU Global program each fall. During the fall and spring semesters, we accept transfer students and visiting students who would like to study abroad either from LIU or from other Colleges and Universities.
LIU Global follows the same calendar school year as any other college/university, with 15 week semesters. The fall semester starts at the end of August/beginning of September and ends at the beginning of December. The spring semester begins mid January and ends at the beginning of May. Students will have a winter and summer break.
Apply using our LIU Application. For additional admissions information, visit https://liu.edu/global/admissions.
LIU Global has a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications for the spring (January) and fall (September) semesters. Applicants wishing to apply to LIU Global are responsible for submitting a completed application and ensuring that all supplemental materials are received by the Office of Admissions.
It is possible to transfer into LIU Global. LIU Global may accept transfer credits with a grade of "C" or better.
Individuals who have earned a GED are eligible to apply for admission to LIU Global.
LIU Global students spend their first three years living at the college’s centers in Costa Rica, Europe, and Australia, acquiring a cross-cultural education that is becoming increasingly valuable in our rapidly globalizing world. The final year of the program begins with the International Research and Internship Semester at one of LIU Global’s numerous Center or partner locations around the world and culminates in a Capstone semester in New York City, where students complete another internship and write a senior thesis before graduating with a B.A. in Global Studies. LIU Global students develop a world confidence through, living and traveling in important regions of the world.
Freshmen attend the Costa Rica center for the foundation year, sophomores study in our locations in Western and central/eastern Europe, and juniors spend a year in China, Australia/Pacific. The fall semester of the senior year is spent completing an international internship and independent research project at an LIU Global center, and the spring semester is spent in New York City, where students complete another internship and write a senior thesis before graduating with a B.A. in Global Studies.
All students pursue a B.A in Global Studies, a discipline that investigates the world’s interdependent political, economic, cultural, and ecological systems. Students will be exposed to a variety of subjects including history, anthropology, political science, international relations, languages, humanities, philosophy and religion in a global context. Students may also pursue minors in Arts and Communications, Entrepreneurship, and International Relations.
Life experience credits can be earned for post high school experiences. Once you matriculate as a LIU Global student you can discuss the possibility of this credit with a faculty advisor. Naturally, you will want to keep very good records of the experiences you have that might result in life experience credits.
No. You begin your language studies once you are admitted into the program. If you already know a foreign language that is taught in the program, you will be evaluated and placed in a language course according to your skill.
If you are seeking accommodations, contact Student Support Services: www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/StudentLife/SSS.
There are more females than males in the program, approximately 65% female.
While most of our students are from the United States, there are some students in the program from other countries. Combined they have had a wide array of educational experiences and bring a broad spectrum of insights and ideas to LIU Global's learning communities.
While most students complete their degree in four years, other students approach their studies in different ways. Some accelerate their program and complete their degree in less than four years, while others may take longer.
LIU Global does not offer LIU Global coursework in the summer but students can arrange to take courses either through Long Island University or other colleges/universities that meet LIU criteria as outlined in the bulletin. Whatever you choose to do, you will have the guidance of your Success Coach so you are informed of the correct process to follow.
Contact the Office of Admissions at 718-488-1011 or at bkln-enroll@liu.edu
Contact the Office of Admissions at 718-488-1011 or at bkln-enroll@liu.edu.
Please refer to our Financials page. Tuition, room and board and fees are the same for all centers; however,personal expenses, international travel, and books vary.
It is always possible that tuition and fees will be modified. Updates are reflected on the Financials page.
If you are eligible to do so, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All continuing LIU Global students must also file their FAFSA every year to be considered for aid. also, per question #3 above, students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships. For more information, visit Enrollment Services (Brooklyn).
The best way to access money is using an International ATM Debit/Credit Card. Refer to the information contained in the center handbook for more information.
Students are required to bring money and/or a credit and/or debit card for their personal and book expenses.
Safety is our number one priority. We do not hesitate to shift field trips, move students or change programming if we feel that the students are in a dangerous situation. In making these decisions, we follow the U.S. State Department travel warnings which are posted on the State Department website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html and the U.S. Center for Disease control travel advisories which are posted on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html.
When students arrive in a new country, their orientation includes important health and safety information provided by center directors. Students are required to adhere to these instructions and protocols. Overseas students in field studies stay in touch through e-mail, phone calls, Skype, Zoom, Whatsapp, mail, etc. All students are required to fill out a form listing emergency contacts prior to departure. In addition to these documents, we also keep a copy of your passport and medical clearance form on file and require that you register with the U.S. Embassy in the country of study. Refer to the appropriate center handbook for additional country specific information.
All center directors have identified medical resources and facilities in the center's region. An administrator at each center is on call in case of emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Center directors and the New York Center also retain copies of Medical Clearance and Emergency Contact Forms.
Students are expected to keep the center informed of their whereabouts during the semester.
Students' first point of contact is their academic advisor and center director. LIU Global headquarters in New York will work with the center director to ensure that arrangements and details are handled efficiently.
The staff at the Center can provide guidance for their respective country to navigate dietary needs. It is, however, up to the student to be proactive to ensure their needs are met by providing a written list of dietary needs to the Center Director.
The staff at the Center can provide guidance for their respective country to navigate dietary needs. It is, however, up to the student to be proactive to ensure their needs are met.
All housing is arranged prior to arriving at an overseas center. Costa Rica students live in small hotels; Europe Program students stay in a combination of hotels, dorms, and shared apartments; Students in Australia/Pacific live in house shares. Note: student accommodations can change over the semester as the program travels. Seniors in the IRIS and Capstone semesters arrange their own housing; however, each center has local resources that may include residential hotels, hostels, religious facilities, house shares or apartments. Students network with others and draw on previous practices. They are always very resourceful in finding places to live. Capstone students may elect to live on campus in the dorms or in apartments that they rent. Note: during field trips housing will vary.
Once a student is enrolled at a center, they receive a handbook that contains vital information with regard to phone numbers, emergency contacts, addresses, and email communications. Make sure you give a copy of this information to your parents before you leave. You must also travel with a copy of this handbook as well. Communication with parents is quite easy with access to Skype, Zoom, Whatsapp, email, and social networking sites.
You will receive a BA in Global Studies from Long Island University, Global. This is comparable to any liberal arts degree that can be applied to many different areas of employment. In addition, you will have added skills in field research, scholarly writing, foreign language capability, and work experience in international and domestic internships. LIU Global students often choose to go on for an advanced degree or to enter directly into many fields of employment. They are teachers, social workers, journalists, psychologists, lawyers, doctors, alternative health care practitioners, and artists, and more. Many have started their own businesses.
By all means, consider graduate school. Many LIU Global graduates continue on to graduate school directly after graduation. Our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate studies at schools like Columbia University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of California-Berkeley, the School for International Training and other top-notch schools. Alumni have received the Clinton Fellowship, Pew Award, MacArthur Grants, Marshall Scholarships, the Truman Award and Fulbright Fellowships.
Yes! During the Capstone Semester students complete an internship in their field of interest giving the student professional references and real-life work experience. Students continue to be offered positions based on their internship performance. In addition, workshops featuring resume writing, cover letter presentation, mock interviews and interviewing skills as well as job search counseling are provided through advising sessions and seminars. Your LIU Success Coach will provide additional guidance to you regarding planning the next steps in yoiur career.