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The University at Buffalo is recognized for quality education, cutting-edge research and world-renowned faculty, all at an affordable price. With more than 300 graduate, professional and certificate programs, UB offers the most extensive menu of academic programs in New York State. Coupled with our beautiful lake waterfront and proximity to several major metropolitan areas, our four-season region is simply irresistible. The mission of the Graduate School is threefold: to promote and maintain excellence in graduate programs and the scholarly and creative activities of graduate faculty and students to stimulate and promote interdisciplinary research and education and to improve and preserve the academic environment within which graduate education and research occur. UB offers an elite SUNY education at a reasonable price. UB is a fraction of the cost of most private schools. In addition to affordable tuition, we offer many financial aid opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, jobs, and assistantships. Couple with our more than 2,200 highly trained faculty who rank among the very best in their fields, and our more than 300 graduate and professional programs to choose from, our value is superior. As a premier, public research, UB spends more than $389 million annually on research, seeking knowledge that leads to new cures, improved processes, more robust materials, faster computers, smarter software, smaller machines, and thousands of other improvements. At UB, our highly trained faculty rank among the very best in their fields. Recognized nationally and internationally as outstanding teachers, world-class scholars, and dedicated mentors, they engage in research that advances existing knowledge and improves the quality of life worldwide. At UB, your success is as important to us as it is to you. We offer a helping hand every step of the way, from your first visit to completing your degree and beyond. Plentiful resources for current students, numerous professional development opportunities, and an office dedicated to our postdoctoral scholars are just ways in which UB will help you achieve. UB offers an elite SUNY education at a reasonable price. UB is a fraction of the cost of most private schools. In addition to affordable tuition, we offer many financial aid opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, jobs, and assistantships. While applying, you will interact directly with the faculty and staff experts in your desired program department. Admission requirements vary by program. View full university

Established in 1871, Buffalo State's long history and commitment to education are the cornerstones of its respected reputation. The largest comprehensive four-year college in the SUNY system, Buffalo State educates nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year and has an alumni population of 100,000. The college is known for its strong community connections and a continuing commitment to providing high-quality lifelong learning opportunities. Buffalo State is a diverse and inclusive college committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. Buffalo State College will be a nationally recognized leader in public higher education known for It is a caring and rigorous academic environment where lives are transformed through education. The intellectual and creative accomplishments of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Its cross-culturally competent community is dedicated to developing leaders for an increasingly global society. National rankings have given Buffalo State high scores for offering value-added to occupational earnings and social mobility to its graduates. Beyond affordable, a Buffalo State education is something that will continue to pay dividends both personally and professionally in years to come. At Buffalo State, you'll have access to a top-caliber education that includes small class sizes, personalized attention, and high-quality academics—at a fraction of the cost charged by private institutions. In a recent alumni surveys, approximately three-quarters of graduates agreed or strongly agreed that Buffalo State helped them prepare for their current job. When you graduate, you will have one of the most marketable degrees in the nation. A degree from the State University of New York has instant credibility wherever you go. According to the College Board, the average tuition and fees at a four-year private college are $33,500+ a year. In comparison, Buffalo State is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York and beyond. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides financial awards through several scholarships to international students who must be matriculated and enrolled full-time at Buffalo State when they apply for the scholarships. Buffalo State offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for current, newly accepted first-year and transfer students. These scholarships are based on specific criteria, including academic merit, financial need, the field of study, or a combination of criteria. Scholarship funding is made possible through donations from alumni and friends who value a Buffalo State education. From the stage to the classroom, School of Arts and Humanities programs instills a foundation of critical thinking, artistic inventiveness, and cultural awareness that lasts a lifetime. These invaluable skills serve our graduates well in career fields that are as vast and varied as our course selection. Programs in the School of Natural and Social Sciences help students develop skills in analytical thinking, quantitative methods, problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication. Students are taught to use the facts, concepts, and principles learned in the field and the classroom for practical application. Whether you're a professional looking to advance your career or a college graduate planning to continue your studies, you'll find a range of graduate study options here. Buffalo State offers 60 graduate programs—including 11 postbaccalaureate teacher certification programs. Buffalo State's School of Education has a distinguished history of preparing leaders and educators to excel in a wide range of classroom settings. Students learn through a strong, diverse on-campus curriculum as well as through direct student teacher experiences. The School of the Professions educates future professionals to lead within diverse settings and participate in the community through partnerships. The school prepares graduates for productive and successful careers in a global society. For over 30 years, thousands of professionals have passed through our doors seeking career and personal enrichment through our Continuing Professional Studies programs. Continue your education with our flexible learning opportunities. Credit- and non-credit earning adult, weekend, and evening student enrollments available. Broad and distinct. That's how many people describe Buffalo State's high-quality academic programs. In addition to offering several programs that can't be found at any other SUNY school, Buffalo State's focus on hands-on learning that ensures students will turn their ideas into action. The best way to learn about life at SUNY Buffalo State is to experience it in person! We have many visit options for you to choose from. Accessible by car or bus, the campus is approximately 20 minutes from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. As SUNY's only urban four-year college, Buffalo State has a mission that grows directly from our location. We serve the city because we are in the city. Our 125-acre campus is very accessible, walkable, and is located in Buffalo's vibrant museum district. Buffalo State is surrounded by trendy cafés, museums, restaurants, shops, parks, and Victorian-styled housing. In 1871, when the Buffalo Normal School opened its doors to its first class, the school's sole purpose was to train teachers to serve Buffalo's fast-growing student population in the public schools. Now the largest comprehensive four-year college in the State University of New York system, Buffalo State educates over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year. The college is known for its strong community connections and a continuing commitment to providing high-quality lifelong learning opportunities. View full university

Buffalo Seminary is an independent day and boarding high school for college-bound girls. Founded in 1851, SEM is located in the historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Our five student and faculty residences are renovated historic homes adjacent to our school building. At SEM, girls from diverse backgrounds – united in their ambition for an outstanding and challenging education – can find a comprehensive program that prepares them well for college and lifelong endeavors. We believe in standards but not standardization. Because we are an independent high school, SEM is exempt from state testing requirements. Instead, seated at Harkness tables or in labs, students have honors and AP classes and explore diverse electives, including astronomy, computer science, journalism, and women's literature. SEM students are taught and encouraged to stretch beyond themselves. With 33 student-run clubs, 17 athletic teams, and a community service board, girls are in charge. Girls discover meaningful connections to the SEM and broader communities, learn resilience, are relied upon. In short, they lead. SEM fosters a multicultural, global perspective. Our small classes facilitate expression, understanding, and tolerance. Due to our small size, girls regularly sign-up for sports they have never played (i.e., fencing, field hockey), activities they have never tried (i.e., chess, Model UN), and language trips. We can take advantage of our city and our region - we go to museums and the theater, on architectural field trips, and ski nights. While technology and innovative thinking are woven through our curriculum, traditions are the underlying material. From all daily all-school Morning Meeting and singing our Alma Mater, to our Academic & Social Honor Code, to the spirited fun of our 100-year-old Hornet/Jacket competitions, SEM has long been committed to creating a respectful and dynamic community for both students and faculty. SEM will be a leader in secondary education for girls – a school distinguished by the quality of its faculty and innovative academic program, its tradition of leadership and character development, and its supportive, inclusive environment that helps each young woman grow and flourish in her way. The extraordinary diversity of talent, experiences, and backgrounds in the SEM community will ensure that each of its graduates finds her voice, becomes an active and engaged citizen confident in her abilities, resilient in her outlook, and respectful of the world around her. Buffalo Seminary graduates are prepared to make their way in a rapidly changing world. In our small classes, guided by dedicated faculty, our students expand their knowledge, skills, and capability. Around our Harkness Tables, they develop the confidence to think about, write, debate their point of view, and listen and respond to their peers' perspective. They are not afraid to address the entire school at the morning meeting. They lead clubs and organizations they sing and act, and they compete on the sports fields and learn how to win and accept losses graciously. SEM students are involved - they give back to their communities and forge authentic and lasting connections to people and organizations and their missions. Research confirms that girls experience success and gain confidence that lasts a lifetime when they attend an all-girl school. Our alumnae speak fondly of the talented teachers who encouraged them and of the great friends they made during their time at SEM, who remain a part of their lives. SEM graduates can be found throughout the United States and worldwide, who are leaders, scholars, and committed to serving the communities where they live. Our academic program prepares every girl not just for the rigors of college but also for the sheer joy of lifelong intellectual curiosity. SEM's interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes academic scholarship, service to the community, leadership skills, physical and emotional well-being, creative expression, and personal integrity. At SEM, our students learn how to approach a complicated academic subject or a new activity with vigor and confidence. They are not afraid to take risks or to challenge themselves to excel. Throughout her years at SEM, each student is expected to develop core competencies in all five major disciplines, giving her a solid foundation in the humanities, the sciences, and the arts. She is also encouraged to pursue Honors and Advanced Placement courses in areas of particular strength. Advanced electives during junior and senior years cover a range of topics, and independent study opportunities can be arranged for self-motivated scholars. Our dynamic and knowledgeable faculty will always be the cornerstone of superior education at SEM. Our small and selective nature ensures the faculty's ability to mentor students and personally commit to a girl's success. Thanks to experienced teachers who teach by allowing students to learn from each other as much as they learn from them, each SEM student benefits from opportunities to express her perspective. SEM's Harkness tables and the seminar-style discussions foster ensure every student's voice is expressed and heard. View full school