The University at Buffalo

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.