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International students are eligible to apply for University at Buffalo admissions 2025 in the spring and fall semesters. The UB application deadlines for UG and PG programs starting in Spring 2025 are given below:

For UG programs:

  • Early action: Closed in Nov
  • Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2025

For PG programs: 

  • MS: Feb 22, 2025 (Summer), Jul 15, 2025 (Fall)
  • For MBA Course*: Jan 15, 2025

*The MBA course is only offered in the Fall Semester

 

 

University at Buffalo Admissions 2025

University at Buffalo MS Admission 2025

61 courses 12 months - 5 years
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  • Accepting Exams: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT

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3.7/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Stressful
  • Friendly
  • Fun loving
Student Views
  • 78% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.1
Part time work4
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.1
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.5
Public transportation4.4
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Indian Food3.3
Permanent Immigration2.1
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MS Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.8
Buffalo - A great place to live and study.
Tips: I think the transition has been very successful in part due to on-campus resources. Information regarding specific things is available online on the university website. I am satisfied with my experience of the university's course and the country. Also, you get very much less chance as an international student to qualify for university scholarship.
Likes (Post study jobs): The job market is good for probably all fields and in accordance with the current situation. Also, incoming students can start to apply for internships before they arrive in the US. The internship and co-ops have a very high chance of getting converted into a full-time job.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Finding employers who will sponsor your visa once you graduate is hard to find since most employers prefer in-state employees for whom they don't have to sponsor a visa. But this case is different for different fields and depends on case-by-case basis.
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MS Engineering Science (Robotics) - Batch of 2024
3.9
If you're interested in Computer Science and want to save money, this university is a good choice
Tips: I'll break it down into points and keep it simple. Pros: - Above decent Computer Science courses - Easy on the pockets compared to other universities. - One of the biggest campuses in the entire New York State - A wide range of daily events and exciting activities to enjoy with a variety of student clubs to join. Cons: - Harsh winters. (Although you get used to it) - Poor on-campus job fair for international students. (You'll have to rely on online applications) - Some programs require international students to enrol in 12 credit minimum per semester in the first two semesters.
Likes (Indian Food): You'll find Indian food options on campus as well as off-campus. $12-13 would be a good estimate for the meal price. The Campus Dining C3 on the North campus serves Indian food once a week and you'll find 2-3 other Indian restaurants on the North Campus. There are a couple of Indian restaurants and food trucks near the south campus as well.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I would not recommend a permanent setting in Buffalo, as the temperatures tend to go very low and there aren't many companies around. It is a good idea to move to a different place in the USA after graduation. Although, while being a student, staying in Buffalo will help you save you substantial amount of money.
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MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023
3.2
Difficult to find jobs. Overall, good university.
Tips: University is highly research-oriented with great labs. Good University with low tuition. If you join labs. Highly satisfied with the course and University. Getting visa is difficult. Specifically, H1B. It takes about 8-10 months to find a job.
Likes (Value for money): Tution fees is among the lowest in the US. The university is research-focused and research-oriented. You can finish Masters in less than 60 lakhINR. Good chances of getting campus dining jobs if you apply early. Few students get TA/RA too if you join labs. Buffalo is not too expensive as a city.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I won't like to permanently settle in this country. The chances are close to nil. Getting a green card is close to impossible unless you marry a citizen. H1B visa is also difficult as more and more students come to study every year. The country is saturated with Indian students.
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MS Management Information Systems - Batch of 2023
3.9
Univeriversity at Buffalo is satisfactory and also value for money.
Tips: It's a good college and one of the top colleges in any state, but Buffalo as a city is small and there isn't much happening but because it is a public university and fees is less it makes it all worth it. It's a little hard to get a part-time job since it's limited but since the cost of living is less it's okay to not have one.
Likes (Quality of faculty): All the faculty are very knowledgeable and they focus on practical experience rather than bookish knowledge. You gain a lot of hands-on knowledge of various tools and technologies. You also get a lot of support for learning new things and making your own projects.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are a lot of employees who would not want to sponsor international students making it hard for students to find a job. And with Buffalo being a medical town it doesn't have a lot of IT jobs. There are only a selected few places that would hire international students and sponsor their visas.
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MS Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.8
A sweet start but neverending anxiety and crying until you reach the last semeter.
Tips: If you are taking MS in CSE, it will be hectic. Especially because you have 4 courses every semester. Apart from that, the weather is harsh. Snowfall for 8 months. It is beautiful in summer, spring and fall but the winter is too much. You have to wear all your winter gear and make sure you wont get a frostbite. Try to find a part-time job to meet your expenses which would be helpful. Honestly, the curriculum was so hectic we didn't get the time to fully enjoy the student life in US. Although some of them did find a way. It's a great learning experience though. Try to meet professors and explore projects happening on campus. UB has solid courses and assignments also some professors are exceptional in teaching. You will like the first few snowfalls but not when you have to go for an early class in 3 feet of snow. The summer and spring are worth it. It's a whole package.
Likes (Public transportation): Stampedes (university buses) every 10-15 mins (if you are unlucky it might take 30min once in a while) that go from south campus to North campus. It has designated stops. Convenient and runs till late night. Also has a shuttle service if your house is far from the main circle.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are a couple of options on campus for Indian food. And a few near South campus where most of the students prefer to stay. For other Indian places, you have to go to downtown which is a bit far but has good options. Definitely try Zaika. For the first two semesters you won't be willing to spend $15-20 for a meal so will be cooking yourself until you get comfortable spending in dollars.
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MS in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.4
Good education with value of money
Tips: At UB you'll meet people from different backgrounds, most are from India and then China. Besides just studying you'll grow a lot personally. When it comes to scholarships, there are a lot but always advise to apply for it before coming to university.
Likes (Value for money): Compared to other universities in US, fees at the University of Buffalo are much lower. And it depends on your field of study. If you are taking any course from management school it can cost you around 50 Lacs in INR and if it is any MS course it will go up to 30 Lacs in INR.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Settlement options depend on which company you are going to join. If it is a good company you may get H1B which is the first step of any F1 Student. There are other options like getting a green card through family, starting a start-up etc. But still, there are a lot of things that come to play. Overall settlement options are very limited for students from India.
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University at Buffalo Admission 2024 FAQs

Q:   Does Buffalo require GRE?

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A minimum GMAT score of 740+ and two years of work experience are necessary for admission to business school. In alternative of the GMAT, a GRE score of 152 in the mathematics section might be accepted. Graduate engineering schools, on the other hand, may require a GRE score of 311 in addition to appropriate experience.

Q:   Does the University at Buffalo accept international students?

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The University at Buffalo is one of the best public universities in the United States of America. The university is very popular among international students. The University at Buffalo is the most sought-after university in New York State among international students. The University at Buffalo received more than 2,000 international applications last year from over 90 countries. Currently, there are more than 4,000 international students at the University at Buffalo. Approximately 1,400 international students at the undergraduate degree level and 2,900 international students at the graduate degree level are studying in the University at Buffalo. The total international student’s percentage of the total UB student population is 14.5%. 

Q:   How can I study at home for the IELTS Listening test?

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The IELTS Listening section has a high score. With the right strategy, you may improve your overall IELTS band score and your chances of doing well in this section. Check out the IELTS Listening Tips and prepare thoroughly for this section.

Q:   What is the minimum GPA required to get into the University at Buffalo?

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The University at Buffalo is the flagship university of the State University of New York (SUNY) university system. The University at Buffalo offers more than 400 courses. All the courses and programs offered by the university have their own admission requirements. These program-specific admission requirements are mentioned on the programme pages on the website of the University at Buffalo. However, the general entry requirements of the University at Buffalo ask for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a B-grade. The grade point average from universities outside the United States is evaluated by UB’s Office of International Admissions.

Read: What is GPA and how it affects your admissions to US Universities?

Q:   What is the English language requirement at the University at Buffalo?

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 All the courses and programs at the University at Buffalo are taught in English. Therefore, the University at Buffalo requires proof of proficiency in the English language. Each course has its own English proficiency minimum requirements. All international students must take one of the tests mentioned below and meet the university’s minimum score requirement.

  • TOEFL (iBT): 79
  • TOEFL Essential: 8.5
  • TOEFL ITP Plus: 550
  • IELTS and IELTS Indicator: 6.5
  • PTE Academic: 55
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): 185
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CEA): 185
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 120

Q:   What are the admission requirements of MS in CS at university at Buffalo?

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The admission requirements of MS in CS at university at Buffalo are mentioned below:

Graduation - CGPA - 3/4

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (bachelor's or four-year equivalent), an undergraduate degree in computer Science or engineering is not required

TOEFL - Marks - 79/120

PTE - Marks - 55/90

IELTS  - Marks - 6.5/9

Duolingo - Marks - 120/160

Q:   Is university of Buffalo good for MBA?

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There are various reasons why the UB MBA programme is the premier MBA programme in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of the best in the nation. Bloomberg Businessweek ranks our programme 39th in the nation and among the top 20 public MBA programs.
UB's STEM MBA is a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programme that offers an additional 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to F-1 visa holders. The School of Management at UB is widely regarded as reputable, and its MBA programme is noted for particular strengths.The quality of an MBA programme can be evaluated using a variety of criteria, including  faculty expertise, programme content, resources, alumni network, and overall reputation.

Read: 10 Most Affordable MBA Colleges in USA

Q:   Is it hard to get into the University at Buffalo?

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The University at Buffalo is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst. The State University of New York at Buffalo is the actual name and it is commonly called the University at Buffalo. The University at Buffalo is one of the best universities in the state of New York. The university provides world-class infrastructure and the best quality of education. However, the University at Buffalo is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 70 per cent. This acceptance rate shows that the University at Buffalo is not very difficult to get in. 

Q:   Is MS in CS good at University at Buffalo?

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The Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering programme expands students' knowledge of computer Science disciplines while also increasing their employability.
This programme usually results in greater professional job options and a higher compensation.
The MS in Computer Science and Engineering degree allows students to follow a research programme in a specialised area and write a dissertation that encapsulates the findings of original research and demonstrates excellent scholarship.

Q:   How can I answer IELTS reading questions quickly?

A: 

Working on your vocabulary to enhance your speed will help you improve your IELTS reading speed. Check out our recently selected   IELTS Reading Tips to assist you in achieving your desired IELTS band scores.

Q:   How good is the MS in CS and Engineering program of the University at Buffalo, considering quality of education, job & internship?

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The University of Buffalo's MS in Computer Science and Engineering program is well-known for its strong academic standards. The institution is well-known for its computer Science and engineering programs, which provide students with a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical abilities. In terms of job and internship prospects, the university has strong industry partnerships and a dedicated career services section that assists students in obtaining internships and full-time positions. Furthermore, the Buffalo area has a thriving technology industry, which offers part-time work and internships to programme participants. Overall, the programme at the University of Buffalo provides a well-rounded education with strong possibilities for job and internship opportunities in domain of engineering and computer science.

Q:   What is the average tuition fee at the University at Buffalo?

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Investing in your education is an investment in your future and there is no better place to invest than New York’s No. 1 public university and a SUNY flagship; University at Buffalo.  The University at Buffalo offers a wide range of courses to its students. Your tuition fees at the University at Buffalo depend on the course and level of programme you have applied to. Since it is a public university therefore the tuition fee for New York residents and out-of-state students is different. The estimated tuition fee for the 2022/23 academic year is $24,990 per year. However, this is just an overall estimate of tuition fees. For the specific fees for each programme can be seen in the course pages at the university’s website.

Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at University at Buffalo?

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Starting the first semester at the University at Buffalo may be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Listed below are some helpful pointers to help you navigate this new chapter:

Get to know your campus: Familiarise yourself with the campus layout, including class locations, libraries, student services, and food facilities.

Connect with classmates: Having a support network of peers can help you negotiate both the academic and social sides of university life. Joining study groups or student organisations can help you meet new individuals.

Use scholarly resources: Make use of the academic resources available to you, such as tutoring, writing centres, and academic advice. These materials can help you achieve success in your classes.

Manage your time effectively: It can be difficult to balance coursework, social engagements, and personal time. Developing effective time management skills early on might help you keep track of your responsibilities.

Take care of yourself. Prioritise your physical and emotional health. Get enough of sleep, eat healthy, and get help if you're feeling stressed.

Explore Buffalo: Spend some time exploring the city and all it has to offer. Getting to know the local community can help you enjoy your university experience.
Remember that it is acceptable to feel overwhelmed at times, and getting assistance from university resources or support networks can make a significant difference. Good luck in your first semester at the University of Buffalo!

Q:   How is the University at Buffalo MBA?

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The University of Buffalo School of Management is a highly respected MBA programme that is noted for its emphasis on experiential learning and diverse student body. The programme provides students with a firm foundation in business concepts and allows them to specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, and healthcare management. Students benefit from the school's strong ties to the Buffalo-Niagara corporate community, which provides important networking and job prospects. Overall, the University of Buffalo's MBA programme is renowned for its academic rigor and emphasis on practical, real-world skills.

Q:   How is MS Finance from University at Buffalo?

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The MS Finance programme at the University of Buffalo is highly recognised and gives students a solid foundation in financial theory and practice. The programme covers financial analysis, investment management, and risk management. The University of Buffalo is a reputable institution with a great academic reputation, so obtaining a finance degree from there can be a wise investment in your future career. It is usually a good idea to examine the program's unique curriculum, instructors, and career outcomes to see whether they are compatible with your goals and interests.

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for University at Buffalo MBA?

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University of Buffalo-SUNY MBA acceptance rate is 66.32%.  A 60% acceptance rate indicates a reasonably competitive admissions process. While a large number of applications get admitted, there is still some selectivity in candidate selection. When admitting students, the institution evaluates a variety of variables, including academic credentials, professional experience, letters of recommendation, and possibly standardized test scores (such as the GMAT or GRE).

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