University at Buffalo: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Address of University at Buffalo

The institute is located in Buffalo city, western New York State, USA 14260-1660. Currently, University at Buffalo has more than 30,000 students who live and learn on the three campuses, namely north, south, and downtown. The north campus is situated in Amherst, a large sub-urban part of Buffalo city. The north campus contains most of the academic buildings where the classes for undergraduates take place. On the other hand, the south campus is located in a residential neighborhood in North Buffalo. The south campus buildings are dedicated to schools of architecture and planning, nursing, public health, and dental medicine. The downtown campus is located at Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA.

Public/Private Status

The University at Buffalo (UB) was founded in 1846 as a private medical institution in downtown Buffalo. It joined the public State University of New York in 1962 and has since evolved to become the SUNY system's largest and most comprehensive university. The University at Buffalo, widely known as SUNY's flagship and centre for professional training and education, was also the first of the state's two public universities to gain membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, one of only 59 research-intensive universities in the country to do so.

And since it is a public institution, University at Buffalo tuition fees are significantly low compared to other colleges, making it more accessible for international students.

QS World University Ranking and Other Rankings

QS ranking is an international ranking system for universities from across the globe. A UK-based company Quacquarelli Symonds, which specializes in an in-depth analysis of higher education institutions worldwide, lists down the top universities. Many factors like academic reputation, employer reputation, student/faculty ratio, citations per faculty, international student's ratio, etc., are considered while listing universities. This ranking helps students decide which institution to choose based on where they stand in the QS world university rankings.

And as for the University of Buffalo ranking, the college stands at number 388 in the 2022 QS world university rankings; and at 46th among all US universities listed in the QS rankings. Also, UB is ranked 16th among all public universities in the United States. At the same time, University at Buffalo ranking is at number six among all New York State Universities.

Top CoursesOffered by University at Buffalo

For undergraduates

Major	School
Accounting BS	School of management
Aerospace Engineering  BS	Engineering & Applied Sciences
Anthropology BA	College of Arts and Sciences
Architecture BS	Architecture and Planning
Biochemistry BS	Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS - Biological Sciences Concentration	College of Arts and Sciences
Business Administration BS- International Business Concentration	School of Management
Chemical Engineering BS	Engineering and Applied Sciences
Civil Engineering BS	Engineering and Applied Sciences
Computer Engineering BS	Engineering and Applied Sciences
Global Affairs BA	College of Arts and Sciences
International Trade BA	College of Arts and Sciences
Law BA	Law
Medical Technology BS	Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Neuroscience BS	Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

For Graduates and Professional Students

1. Accounting- MS
2. Aerospace Engineering -MS
3. Anthropology- MA
4. Applied Statistical Analysis Advanced Certificate
5. Architecture- M. Arch
6. Architecture- M. Arch Business Administration MBA
7. Architecture -M. Arch Urban Planning (MUP)
8. Biomedical Engineering- MS
9. Biomedical Informatics- MS
10.  Bridge Engineering Advanced Certificate
11.  Cancer Sciences- MS
12.  Civil Engineering- MS
13.  Civil Engineering - PhD
14.  Data Analysis in the Social Sciences- MS
15.  Engineering Science (Data Science)- MS
16.  Environmental Law LLM
17.  Epidemiology- MS
18.  Finance- MS
19.  Material Design and Innovation- MS
20.  Sustainable Transportation and Logistics

Required Exams for University at Buffalo

For Proving Proficiency in the English Language

Applicants can take any one of the below-listed tests to prove their proficiency in English, which is required for University at Buffalo acceptance.

Exam Name	Cutoff Score
TOEFL	70
TOEFL Essentials	8.5
TOEFL (PBT) and TOEFL (ITP) plus	523
IELTS and IELTS indicator	6.0
PTE Academic/ PTE Academic Online	50
ACT (English and Reading sections)	18
SAT	500
CAEL	70
CanTEST	4.0
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)	185
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)	185
Duolingo English Test (DET)	120

NOTE: The cutoff score is the minimum required score which doesn't ensure an admission. Higher marks may be required for University at Buffalo acceptance. Also, scores must be less than two years old; older scores will not be accepted at the time of acceptance. The testing agency must send official scores directly to UB. Copies can be sent in for preliminary evaluation.

Academic tests

Based on your program, you may be required to take an academic test to get into a specific major. Some of the tests are listed below:

1. Dental Admission Test (DAT)
2. Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
3. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
4. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
5. Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE)
6. Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
7. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Admission Requirements for University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo's requirements may vary based on the selected program. A general admission requirement for graduate and professional students is discussed below:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited/government-recognized college or university, or the equivalent. The majority of these degrees will be four years or longer; UB does recognize some three-year degrees, but not all.
2. A B or GPA of 3.0 or above in your bachelor's degree. The International Admissions office at UB will evaluate the GPA from non-US universities.
3. Scores on standardized tests with the required cutoff (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.). Test scores are not required for all programs.
4. Recommendation letters. 

Moreover, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency and meet the standard academic qualifications for the program to which they are applying.

Available scholarships at University at Buffalo

1. International Students Scholarship

Scholarships of varying amounts are available to qualify incoming international first-year students at the University at Buffalo. Scholarships are renewable if students maintain a strong academic standing. Other UB awards can also be paired with the International Admissions scholarship. 

 Eligibility 

Open to qualifying first-year students who have not completed any course work or credits at a postsecondary school. Available to qualifying students enrolling in the fall semester for the first time.

2. Athletic Scholarships

College offers athletic scholarships for the following sports categories.

Men's sports	Women's sports
Basketball	Basketball
Cross country	Cross country
Football	Diving
Men's tennis	Women's soccer
Track and field	Softball
Wrestling	Swimming
	Women's tennis
	Track and field
	Volleyball

Student Employment

UB provides several on-campus jobs for its students as a plan to help them pay their college fees.

Tuition Payment Plan

UB provides an installment tuition payment option that allows students to spread the tuition payments out over the course of the year. While tuition and fees are typically paid in full at the start of each semester, students can sign up for timely payments.

Placements at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo has a separate career design center for its students to look after their placements upon graduation. This department guides students through the entire placement process. The career experts at UB make sure to arrange the best job opportunities for the students based on their individual choice and circumstances. Also, the career design center is responsible for engaging students with the right employers to make it easy for both recruiters and candidates.

Moreover, the University at Buffalo's career services department hosts job fairs for students and employers on a regular basis. Bloomberg, Moog, PepsiCo, People Inc, M&T bank, Google, Praxair, and National Mills are among the top employers who recruit from the institution, according to the career services. Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Software Developer, and Civil Engineer are the most prevalent career profiles among university graduates.

 According to Payscale.com, a SUNY graduate may expect to earn $66000 (INR 49,25,118) on average. Also, the software engineers at UB are among the highest paid alumni with an average salary of $86,000 (INR 64,17,578), followed by Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Top USA Universities

University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
University of Harvard	4%	5	Private
Stanford University	3.90%	5	Private
Purdue University	69.00%	129	Public
Columbia University	7.00%	22	Private
Arizona State University	88.20%	219	Public
Northeastern University	18.00%	388	Private
Yale University	5.30%	14	Private
University of California Los Angeles	10.80%	44	Public
Princeton University	4.40%	16	Private
Cornell University	8.70%	18	Private
New York University	13.00%	39	Private
University of Michigan	20.20%	25	Public
University of Pennsylvania	5.90%	13	Public
University of North Texas	81.40%	1200	Public
Pace University	79.00%	234	Private
Duke University	5.90%	50	Private
University of Cincinnati	84.80%	151	Public
George Mason University	91.00%	1200	Public
Sacred Heart University	66.10%	219	Private
Stevens institute of Technology	53.00%	701	Private
University at Buffalo	70.00%	425	Public
Saint Louis University	58.00%	650	Private
DePaul University	69.00%	137	Private
Cleveland State University	89.00%	1400	Public
University of California	10.80%	21	Public
University of Maryland	52%	164	Public
Northwestern University	7%	32	Private
Brown University	5.50%	63	Private
University of Southern California	12.50%	134	Private
University of Florida	30.10%	188	Public