Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, Long Island, about 25 miles east of Manhattan. It is best known for business, communication, engineering, law, medicine and health, with a large arboretum campus and strong links to New York's media and finance industries. Choose it for a well-resourced private degree within easy reach of New York City.
Hempstead, New York, United States
Official website: hofstra.edu
Top 170 (U.S. News)
AACSB-accredited
Host of US presidential debates in 2008, 2012 and 2016
Around 10,000 students
$30,000 – $56,000
International students, master's (lower) and undergraduate (higher) before scholarships
$20,000 – $25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on hofstra.edu before you apply.
MS Business Analytics (Zarb)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Finance (Zarb)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (Zarb School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Journalism
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Lawrence Herbert School of Communication — media studios and strong broadcast links.
Zarb School of Business — trading room and finance programmes near Wall Street.
Campus arboretum — a 240-acre site with over 10,000 trees.
Zucker School of Medicine and Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
Graduates join Northwell Health, JPMorgan, NBCUniversal, Deloitte and New York's finance and media firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Communication alumni work at major TV networks and newsrooms.
Undergrad
1 Feb 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 240-acre campus in Hempstead is an arboretum with residence halls, the library, studios and sports facilities on both sides of Hempstead Turnpike.
Long Island offers beaches and suburban towns, and Manhattan is about 45 minutes by Long Island Rail Road. Rent is high by US standards.
Form I-20 issued by Hofstra
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Action closes 15 November 2026 and Regular Decision 1 February 2027. Graduate programmes review applications on a rolling basis, and international applicants should apply by 1 May 2027 for fall.
Undergraduates start mainly in the fall, with limited spring entry. Business analytics, computer science, finance and the MBA admit for fall and spring.
You need an F-1 student visa. Hofstra's international student office issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Business analytics, computer science, finance, the MBA and journalism attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships, and graduate applicants may receive partial awards. Check Hofstra's financial aid pages for current amounts.
