Hofstra University

🏆 US News 2026: ranked #183 National Universities; #99 Best Value Schools.

📈 Rose 13 places in 2026 rankings; Long Island's largest private university.

🌆 6,581 undergraduates on 244-acre campus 25 miles from NYC.

💼 Strong business, engineering, and health sciences programmes.

🎓 INTO partnership provides pathway support for international applicants.

📍 Hempstead, Long Island with easy access to Manhattan career opportunities.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Hofstra University is approximately USD 60,060. The median fee for a postgraduate degree or diploma at Hofstra University is approximately USD 32,930.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Hofstra University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Hofstra University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) .

The employment rate at Hofstra University is 76% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Hofstra University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Hofstra University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 visa advising, I-20 documentation, and SEVIS compliance through the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA)

• Hofstra international merit scholarships and need-based financial aid available for undergraduate and graduate students

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and learning assistance through the Student Success Center

• On-campus housing in Hofstra residence halls with resident advisors and dedicated international student orientation

• OPT/CPT advising, career fairs, and employer networking through the Hofstra University Career Center

Some of the rankings of Hofstra University include:

#183 in National Universities (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Hofstra University in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at Hofstra University can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.