With 150+ academic programs, top-ranked research, NCAA Division I athletics, and two iconic campuses, LIU empowers students to lead, innovate, and thrive in a diverse, dynamic community.
The university enrolls over 16,000 students and offers over 500 academic programs at its main campuses, LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post on Long Island, in addition to non-residential locations and online. The LIU Sharks athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as a Northeast Conference member.
LIU and coach Rod Strickland were the worst team in the country four years ago but are now set to take on No. 1 Arizona in the NCAA Tournament.
How Rod Strickland led LIU from rock bottom to NCAA Tournament 2026
LIU offers students the unique opportunity to choose between our urban campus in the heart of Brooklyn, New York City, or our traditional Post campus on the coast of Long Island.
Long Island University's My LIU portal provides students with convenient access to information about their records including financial aid, billing, grades, class schedule, e-mail account and more.
Liu Lei was the first person surnamed Liu in Chinese history, and his descendant Liu Bang founded the Han dynasty. During the Zhou dynasty, King Ding of Zhou granted the fiefdom of Liu to his younger brother, Ji Jizi (姬季子).
The LIU Sharks are a 16 seed and will be in the NCAA tournament on Friday, playing the Arizona Wildcats.
March Madness look at No. 16 seed LIU, from mascot to coach
LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Sharks Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.