LIU Brooklyn is the original campus of LIU, located in New York City, close to Wall Street and major cultural institutions.

Key Highlights

• Established over 80+ years ago, serving more than 11,000 students
• Strong focus on health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and liberal arts
• Close ties with top hospitals, healthcare systems, and corporations
• Offers Division I athletics and modern facilities

Academic Strengths

• Health-related programs (pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy)
• Business and liberal arts
• Performing arts (Kumble Theater)

Rankings & Achievements

• Ranked among top schools for nursing & healthcare majors by salary potential
• Recognized as a Best College for Nursing and Physical Therapy (Niche)
• Listed as a top physical therapy school
• Ranked 3rd safest campus in the U.S. and safest in NYC (The Daily Beast)

👉 Overall, LIU Brooklyn is best known for career-oriented healthcare education and urban exposure.

🌳 LIU Post

LIU Post is located in Brookville, Long Island, offering a suburban campus experience on a historic estate.

Key Highlights

• Situated on a 330+ acre scenic campus
• Offers a traditional college environment with strong campus life
• Houses Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
• Home to College of Veterinary Medicine (one of few in the region)

Academic Strengths

• Business (AACSB-accredited)
• Veterinary medicine
• Performing arts and theatre
• Education and liberal arts

Rankings & Achievements

• Business School ranked in top 5% globally (AACSB accreditation)
• Featured in The Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools” for 18+ years
• Theatre program has won 20 Kennedy Center Awards
• Recognized as a Best College of Business (Niche)

👉 LIU Post stands out for its business excellence, campus environment, and performing arts reputation.

🌍 Overall Rankings & Institutional Achievements

Across both campuses, Long Island University has earned several recognitions:

• Ranked in the Top 7% of U.S. universities for research activity (Carnegie R2)
• Included among Top 500 universities globally (WSJ/THE rankings)
• Named a College of Distinction
• Recognized as a Best Value College (Niche)
• Programs like nursing, healthcare, and public safety rank in the top 5% for graduate salaries
• Offers 150+ degree programs and has a global alumni network of over 200,000+ graduates