Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
The State University of New York at Stony Brook is one of America’s most dynamic public universities, a centre of academic excellence, and an internationally recognised research institution that is changing the world. Less than 60 years after its founding, Stony Brook is ranked among the Top 1% of universities in the world.
Close to the historic village of Stony Brook on Long Island, the University campus delivers convenient access to both New York City's urban vitality and cultural attractions, and the tranquil countryside and beautiful seashore of eastern Suffolk County.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
Guides and additional information
Stony Brook has online resources to help you get the most out of your exchange:
- Student engagement and activities, including events and organisations
- Disability support services
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Full-time study load
15 credits at Stony Brook is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Stony Brook.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.
Other Requirements
Exchange at Stony Brook is not available to US citizens (including dual citizens) or US Green Card holders.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Browse the Stony Brook course catalogue.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation is guaranteed for students on exchange at Stony Brook. The university has both apartment and residence-style housing for students to choose from.
Cost of living
Stony Brook University has compiled a list of estimated expenses for students living on-campus while studying at Stony Brook.
Additional Mandatory Fees
Stony Brook University has additional mandatory fees. These fees are mandatory for all exchange students and cannot be waived. The fees cover Activities, Health service, Intercollegiate Athletics admission, Recreation, Technology, Transport, and International Student Services.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All exchange students are required to purchase Stony Brook's International Student Health Insurance. This will automatically be charged to your student account prior to your arrival at Stony Brook. Additional information, including rates and coverage, can be found by visiting the Student Health Services webpage.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets Stony Brook's minimum waiver requirements. UQ’s Corporate Travel Insurance does not meet Stony Brook's minimum waiver requirements.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets Stony Brook's minimum waiver requirements. Please note that the waiver of the Health Insurance Plan is not guaranteed and subject to approval from Stony Brook University.
A waiver is not automatic. Do not assume that a waiver will be approved or that you will receive a waiver based on the experience of a friend from UQ who studied at the same institution on exchange.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Stony Brook has visa and immigration services for incoming exchange students.
Contact the US Embassy and Consulates for further visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October