University at Buffalo – Institutional Details

University at Buffalo (UB / SUNY Buffalo)

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Institutional Background & Positioning

  • The University at Buffalo is the flagship public university within the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
  • Ranked #416 globally by QS, it operates as an R1 research institution.
  • The campus is strategically located in Buffalo, New York, situated on the Canadian border.

Admissions & English Proficiency

  • UB utilizes a balanced, holistic review process.
  • Undergraduate admission requires a high school average of roughly 75% to 85%.
  • Graduate admission typically requires a CGPA of 7.0/10 (equivalent to a 3.0 GPA).
  • The Graduate School reviews 3-year Indian bachelor’s degrees on a case-by-case basis for MS admissions.
  • English proficiency is strictly enforced, and UB does not waive this requirement based on the medium of instruction in India.
  • Undergraduate Requirements: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70, PTE 50, or Duolingo 105.
  • Graduate Requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 55, or Duolingo 120.
  • The GRE is optional for many highly sought-after MS programs, such as MS Computer Science.
  • Official mark sheets are accepted directly from the Indian university; external evaluations like WES are not required and will not be accepted.

Application Deadlines

Intake Undergraduate Deadline Graduate Deadline
Fall (August) Nov 1 (Early Action) / Feb 1 (Regular) Varies (e.g., MS CSE: Priority Dec 10, Final Dec 31)
Spring (January) October 1 Sept 30 (for MS CSE)

Financial Overview & Scholarships

  • Application fees are $50 for undergraduates and $100 for graduates.
  • Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees (Non-Resident):
    • Undergraduate: ~$30,930.
    • Master’s: ~$26,850.
    • MBA (STEM): ~$43,000.
  • Students can live off-campus in shared housing for $550 to $850 per month.
  • Total annual living costs (calculated over 10 months) range from $12,100 to $18,000.
  • Undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for merit awards upon submission of their application without needing a separate financial aid application.
  • Tuition deposits are typically due May 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring, followed by a separate housing deposit.

Career Outcomes & Selling Points for Counselors

  • High Placement Rate: UB boasts a 93% job placement rate for graduates in 2022.
  • Top Employers: Graduates secure employment at firms such as PwC, EY, Deloitte, Amazon, Microsoft, and Tesla.
  • Strong Salaries: A BS in Computer Science averages a starting salary of $95,015 (approx. ₹80.7 lakh), and STEM MBA graduates average around $90,100.
  • STEM-Designated MBA: The UB School of Management provides a fully STEM-designated 2-year MBA, offering a 36-month OPT runway usually reserved for engineers.
  • Co-op Opportunities: The university highly supports paid full-time work terms integrated into engineering and business degrees.