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Stony Brook University

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Part of the State University of New York system, the University has grown tremendously and is now recognized as one of the nation’s important centers of learning and scholarship — carrying out the mandate given by the State Board of Regents in 1960 to become a university that would “stand with the finest in the country.”

History

Stony Brook University, widely regarded as a SUNY flagship,  was established in 1957 as a college for the preparation of secondary school teachers of mathematics and science. The first campus was located in Oyster Bay, Long Island, on the grounds of a former Gold Coast estate. In 1962, a new campus was built near the historic village of Stony Brook .

Education

The mission of Stony Brook University — to advance our community and the world through knowledge and discovery — is lived through the activities of our schools, colleges and programs. We deliver an accessible world-class education in areas as Health Science, Psychology, Biology, Business Management, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Economics and Mechanical Engineering .

Research

Stony Brook University is a powerful incubator of teaching and research innovation that is changing the world. As a member of the invitation-only Association of American Universities, we are an internationally recognized research institution.

Career

The relationship between major and career is indirect and complicated. Deciding on a major, whether you are choosing one or contemplating a change, can be a daunting task, especially when you are trying to connect the major to some future career. For example, Stony Brook’s major in journalism would prepare you to be a journalist; the major in chemical engineering would prepare you to be a chemical engineer.

Stony Brook University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #301 Ranking
  • 2,321 Academic Staff
  • 24,830 Students
  • 5,463 Students (int'l)
  • 12,912 Students (female)

Stony Brook University Overview

Stony Brook University Scholarships

Stony Brook University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Stony Brook University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Honors College Scholarships
Merit-based

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, United States
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

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LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available

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Stony Brook University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 4.3% United States
Top 4.6% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

301

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 50 places compared to 2025

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
251 251 301

Academic Ranking of World Universities

301

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
301 301 301

QS World University Rankings

452

By TopUniversities

Climbed 8 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
396 460 452

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
227 - -

Student services

Student Accessibility Support Center provides services and accommodations that advocate for the  needs of students. We  improve academic and environmental accessibility to foster individual growth, student empowerment, and support a community of care.

Housing services

The Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook offers stylish, comfortable accommodations right here on campus, just across from the Charles B. Wang Center. Enjoy easy, quick access to campus venues, plus nearby shopping, beaches and malls.

Stony Brook University is home to a large variety of residence hall styles, from suites to apartments. Available from the beginning of June through the first week of August, residence halls may be a suitable option for summer conferences and symposiums.  

Our guests have found the campus residences quite pleasant, but like most housing geared toward college students, they do not offer the same services or amenities as a hotel.

Library services

The Stony Brook University Libraries is known for a wide-range of digital and print resources and world-renowned special collections. A member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Libraries comprise eight libraries in distinct disciplines and locations. Our mission of global leadership aims to advance research, discovery, and learning.

ICT services

The Customer Engagement & Support Service Center, located on the fifth floor of the Melville Library (Room S-5410), offers IT-related assistance to faculty, staff, and students. 

Medical services

The Student Health Service at Stony Brook University is your on-campus source for meeting your primary health care needs.Our staff of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and technical and administrative staff are dedicated to our mission of providing students with quality, cost-effective medical care, and the services necessary to optimize preventative health.

Campus life

Stony Brook’s active and vibrant campus life is filled with co-curricular experiences to complement our academic curriculum and enhance the overall college experience. 

Sports facilities

The Stony Brook campus has two main facilities where one can exercise during free time. Both are located on the main campus on John Toll Drive across from the Physics Building. Access is free to all students, faculty, and staff with University ID.  Students are welcome to bring a guest at a cost of $5.00 per guest.

The west wing of the Indoor Sports Complex opened in the fall of 1990. Connected to the existing gymnasium, the 105,000-square-foot complex seats 4,100 for basketball and volleyball and 5,000 for lectures, concerts, and other special events. The facility houses a four-lane, six-sprintlane track (177 meters in length), six glass back-walled squash courts, and locker rooms. 

Student clubs

The Faculty Student Association (FSA) at Stony Brook University is a not-for-profit auxiliary services corporation licensed by the State University of New York to provide goods and services that contribute to the quality of campus life in a flexible, efficient and responsive manner to support the mission of the Stony Brook campus. Over the years, the Faculty Student Association has seen tremendous growth as the needs of the University and mission of the Association have developed.

Accreditation

As a member of the Middle States Association (MSA), Stony Brook University is accredited according to the guidelines and standards set forth by the MSA, Commission on Higher Education (CHE), and subject to a self-study and peer review on a decennial basis.

Stony Brook University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
New York City City

Stony Brook University Student Reviews & Awards

4.4

Based on 14 reviews

  • 5 Star
    6 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    1 Review
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
  • Student Diversity 4.2
  • Quality of Student Life 4.4
5/5

I love the school

They are good in everything they does and I love all the lectures and everything included

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jan 2019 - Jan 2027
Posted on Apr 2026
4/5

Dedicated and inspiring professors

My experience at Stony Brook has been nothing short of wonderful! The professors are dedicated and inspiring, making learning fun and engaging. The university's environment is positive and nurturing, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and meet new people. I've been impressed by the range of extracurricular activities available, and the campus is beautiful and well-maintained. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my choice to attend Stony Brook University.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Amazing college community

I feel so lucky to be part of such an amazing college community. The professors are genuinely invested in our success, providing us with the resources and support we need to excel in our courses. Additionally, the vibrant campus atmosphere has made it easy for me to make new friends and participate in exciting events. Stony Brook truly embodies what a great college experience should be, and I'm grateful to be a part of it.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
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