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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)