First review department web sites and/or contact the department to which you plan to apply for specific details about admission requirements, department standards, test scores, supplemental materials, deadlines and so on. You can easily locate contact information from our list of academic programs.
The quickest and easiest way to apply to a graduate program at the University at Buffalo is through our electronic online application. If you submit an electronic application, do not send in a duplicate paper application. Please note that the following programs do not accept this online application, contact the D.D.S., M.D., and Pharm.D. programs for more information.
If applying to more than one department you must submit a complete application package and separate fee to each department.
If you prefer to submit a paper application, contact your department of interest.
All international applicants to the University at Buffalo-The State University of New York must document their ability to meet all educational and living expenses for the entire period of their intended study. The International Applicant Financial Form and supporting materials should be submitted directly to the academic department.
Follow all application instructions carefully and review the data you have entered for accuracy. Online applicants can partially complete an application and save it to be finalized at a later time. If you do this, you will be assigned a user name and personal identification number (PIN) so that you can access your application when returning to the online application site.
Submit documents such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and writing samples directly to the department to which you are applying. A nonrefundable application fee (amount varies by program, check the departmental Web site) is required. Please send a check or money order payable in U.S. funds to "State University of New York at Buffalo." Cash is not accepted. Be sure to indicate your full name on the check or money order. Departments will generally notify an applicant regarding missing application material.
Many programs require that you take a standardized graduate or professional admission exam. Test preparation has been proven to make a difference, so be sure to study from preparation guides, attend a review course, and/or use online study tools. Please use the links below as a reference point after you visit our departmental sites, and take particular note of their suggestions for test preparation:
Many of these tests are offered regularly in computer-adaptive format by UB's Career Services office in Capen Hall, room 259 (716-645-2232, extension 115).
Department faculty members evaluate complete applications and make admission decisions. If a department decides not to offer admission, a letter to that effect will be sent to the applicant from the department. If a department decides to extend an offer of admission, a letter confirming that offer of admission is sent from their office. This letter will generally include information regarding any associated offer of financial assistance or support.
The department also provides the University's Student Response Center with information about accepted applicants. The Student Response Center will provide new students with registration information and a form for providing proof of immunization. New York State law requires that all registered college students born on or after January 1, 1957, show proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella.
To be eligible for the in-state tuition rate, a student must show that he or she has established residency, that he or she has a domicile in New York State that is his or her permanent and principle home. Visit the costs and finances section to learn more about the affordability of a University at Buffalo education and our estimated cost of attendance.
Admission is not final until you have acknowledged your intent to enroll with the department and have followed any additional instructions the department has issued. Some programs require a tuition deposit; your place in class is not guaranteed until you submit a check or money order in U.S. funds for that deposit.
Departments notify incoming students about departmental and campus-wide new student orientations.