Transform your career with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Choose from programs covering some of the fastest growing fields in healthcare, business, education, technology, engineering, and the humanities. Study part time, full time, online, or on campus. Our flexible degree options mean minimum disruption to your work and family commitments.
From master's and doctoral degrees to advanced certificates and professional diplomas, Hofstra offers more than 175 graduate programs. Admission requirements, deadlines and plans of study vary by program. Click the links to your right to find your program and review what's required to apply. Learn more about our online application process below.
As a nonmatriculated (non-degree seeking) student at Hofstra, you can take courses to expand your knowledge about a topic or prepare for future graduate studies. Learn more about non-degree study at Hofstra.
Hofstra's dual degree programs allow you to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree was pursued separately. This could save you the cost of one or more semesters of tuition. Be sure to consult the Hofstra University Bulletin for complete program descriptions and admission requirements. Eligible Hofstra undergraduates can start taking courses toward a master's degree during junior or senior year and receive dual course credit for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
You’ll find in-depth information about admission requirements listed on our program pages.
Hofstra welcomes graduate students from more than 30 countries. In addition to submitting required application materials set forth by programs, international students must show proficiency in English and meet standards for a student visa. Learn more about these processes as well as resources specific to international students like you.
Click the link below to read through responses to frequently asked questions. Please call 516-463-4723, or email our graduate admission team at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu if there is any way we can assist further.
Apply for graduate and postbaccalaureate studies at Hofstra University by clicking on the category below that corresponds to your intended field of study. The Graduate Application serves most areas of study and is also appropriate for those seeking readmission to the university (prior graduate students who have withdrawn from a program and are looking to re-enter). If you have questions at any point, please call 516-463-4723, or email our graduate admission team at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
*COVID-19 IMPACT ON REQUIRED TESTS: Given the ongoing challenges for students to access physical and virtual standardized testing options and other considerations, some graduate programs at Hofstra University have suspended the test requirement for admission to the upcoming semester. Please contact your graduate admission liaison for more information regarding the requirements for your program of interest.
Including Graduate Arts & STEM Programs in:
*Please note that the Premedical Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program in Natural Science is reserved for matriculated students only. View additional information about nonmatriculated study.
Including Graduate Business Programs in:
*Please note that graduate business studies are reserved for matriculated students only. View additional information about nonmatriculated study.
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Apply by clicking on the below program that you are interested in.
Important deadlines: Athletic Training (April 15), Audiology (February 1), Occupational Therapy (February 1), Physical Therapy (May 1), Speech-Language Pathology (January 15); following these deadlines, applications are reviewed on a space available basis.
To apply for certificate programs in Public Health and Speech-Language Pathology, please click here.
Apply below for Graduate Health Programs in:
*Graduate coursework for programs in the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant studies is open to matriculated students only.
Including Graduate Psychology & Counseling Programs in:
