Long Island University (LIU) is a private, nonsectarian institution focused on a unique approach to education called the “Long Island University Plan”. This includes academic and personal counseling throughout schooling, enhanced academic and career opportunities in students’ field of choice, and essential literacies that help build students’ analytical and writing skills. Students can take special semesters where they build professional connections and experience.
Since its founding, LIU has served the needs of men and women across all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students from around the world, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, join LIU Brooklyn to study in the arts, business, education, liberal arts, health sciences, and more.
More than 11,000 students pursue degrees at LIU Brooklyn, helping prepare them for meaningful careers. The faculty works with students to provide a liberal education along with personal guidance in preparing for a fulfilling career. Over the years, the university has also built relationships with some of the top health care facilities and pharmaceutical companies in the world, providing educational and career opportunities across a range of areas.