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USD 45316

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The mission of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at Long Island University is to educate and train professional social work practitioners who are well grounded in the profession’s history, purpose, and philosophy and who can competently and effectively work with diverse populations of clients and client systems in the richness of the New York City and beyond. Integral to competent practice is the ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduates of our MSW program are prepared to engage in practice that is informed by a diverse body of theories and knowledge, social work values, and professional social work skills.

The LIU MSW Program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), signifying that it meets the highest standards of academic excellence. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at LIU Brooklyn is a collaboration with the LIU Post campus in Brookville, New York.

Our MSW program provides a step-wise progression to support student understanding of generalist and specialized social work practice. The generalist practice curriculum includes content in the foundation areas of social work: policy, practice, human behavior, research, diversity, professional values, and promotion of social justice, and applied through a field education experience.

The advanced year curriculum deepens the student’s understanding and demonstrated mastery of psychosocial assessment, administrative theory and practice, and diversity sensitive practice. Students select a specific area of concentration for specialized education in a particular area of practice. Field experience in the second year provides an opportunity for the student to apply in practice specialized knowledge, values and skills gained through their selected concentration.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026, Jan 2027

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    45316

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    15258 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range Confirmed for 2026-2027
    Undergraduate Direct Admit
    Graduate Direct Admit
    Undergraduate Direct Admit Up to $6,000 (Study Group)
    Graduate Direct Admit $2,000 to $6,000
    Undergraduate Direct Admit Up to $6,000 (Study Group)
    Graduate Direct Admit $2,000 to $6,000
    TBD – Study Group (FOR UG)
    Yes – LIU: Up to $31,873

     



    Scholarships for Fall 2026

    We are pleased to announce a one-time scholarship of USD 3,500 for all LIU students. This will be applied toward the tuition for the first year of study at Long Island University.

    To secure this scholarship, please ensure that I-20 request is submitted by April 30, 2026. Kindly note that this scholarship is valid only for the Fall 2026 intake and cannot be deferred to a later term.

    Once your student visa is approved, the USD 3,500 scholarship will be credited directly to student’s LIU tuition account for Fall 2026.

    We seek your support to encourage student to accept offer and submit I-20 request at the earliest. 
    Also, inform us once visa is granted so that we can proceed with applying the scholarship to student’s account.



    Date: 27.03.2026

    Undergraduate Tuition & Scholarships

      Tuition
    & Fees
    Insurance &
    Living Expenses
    I-20 Amount Required to Show Available Scholarships Cost with Maximum Scholarship
    Long Island University $44,140 $25,207 $69,347 Up to $31,873 $37,474

    Graduate Tuition & Scholarships

      Tuition
    & Fees
    Insurance &
    Living Expenses
    I-20 Amount Required to Show Available Scholarships Cost with Maximum Scholarship
    Long Island University $28,096§ $25,300 $53,303 N/A N/A

    Scholarship eligibility requirements vary by university. All costs and scholarships are subject to change. Living expenses are estimated for the I-20 and include housing, meals, transportation, and personal costs. Actual costs may vary based on student’s selected housing, meals, and other expenses.
    Terms and conditions apply.

     

     

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