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University at Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about University at Buffalo

  • Established in 1846, the University at Buffalo (UB) is also regarded as the State University of New York (SUNY) and holds 88 positions in the 2021 ranking of Best Colleges in National University. 
  • Founded by U.S. president Millard Fillmore, UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, located in Buffalo, New York. It has an undergraduate enrollment for more than 21,000 students and 10,000 masters degree enrollment and offers more than 140 undergraduate, 55 combined degrees, 220 masters, and 95 doctoral programs.
  •  It has three extensive campuses: the North Campus in Amherst, the South Campus in the University Heights neighborhood, and the Downtown campus. As the most comprehensive campus amongst the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) systems, UB has 13 colleges and schools, spread across an area of 1,350 acres.
  •  This flagship institution is open to dental science, engineering and applied science, education, management, nursing, public health, social work, and others, maintaining a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. It is the only university in the SUNY systems to provide an accredited master of architecture degree in architecture and planning. 
  • UB is also the no. 1 research university in New York and stands The university libraries is a warehouse of more than 4 million print volumes maintained by more than 35 subject librarians. It receives more than 11 million website page views and a yearly 3.5 million footfall on the premises. 
  • University at Buffalo ranks 296 out of 20,000 universities by the Center for World University Rankings. It has more than 96 partnerships with different universities worldwide and 1000+ study abroad programs with scholarships. Life in UB is engaging with 400 student clubs, concerts, division I athlete program, and on-campus living.
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MBA Full Time

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Fees ($)

$45.72K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹37.91L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$28.89K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.95L / year

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Duration

18 months

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Fees ($)

$30.48K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹25.27L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$42.25K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹35.03L / year

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Duration

18 months

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Fees ($)

$46.44K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹38.50L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$98.96K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹82.05L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$31.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹26.11L / year

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11 months

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Fees ($)

$28.20K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹23.38L / year

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48 months

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University Ranking

According to US News and World Report's national universities rating for 2021, University of Buffalo is ranked among the top 100 universities in the USA at position 88. When compared to the 2020 ranking, which was #79, the rankings show a negative tendency. University of Buffalo's 61% admission rate and 76.8% early acceptance rate are the reasons it is ranked #88 in 2021. In addition to their GPA and recommendation letters, applicants must submit above average ACT or SAT scores to the University of Buffalo. University of Buffalo is ranked #277 globally for 2021 according to US News & World Report. The rankings have once again fallen from 2020, when it was rated #266, but it is still among the top 500 colleges in the world and the USA.

The University of Buffalo is ranked anywhere between 251-300 in THE - World University Rankings for 2021. For the years 2020 and 2021, i.e., consecutively, this range has remained constant. According to THE rankings, this university has a ranking breakdown that includes an overall score that is above average, broken out as follows: Citations: 73.1; outlook for the world: 64.6; business result: 44.7; teaching: 36, etc. The University of Buffalo is ranked #346 globally in the QS - World University Rankings for 2021. For its many ranking factors, QS also performs better than average: Citations per instructor were 66.2, overseas students made up 31.2 percent of the student body, academic reputation was 18.8, and the total grade was 28.7.

University at Buffalo Ranking

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings301-400301-400301-400301-400NA
QS - World University Ranking318313340346388
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking251-300201-250251-300251-300251-300
US News & World Report - Global UniversitiesNANA266277280
US News & World Report - National University RankingNA89798893


 

Course Ranking

University of Buffalo offers a wide range of courses in subjects like Business, Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Arts & Humanities, and more. According to the 2021 rankings published by US News & World Report, University of Buffalo is ranked #81 at the UG level for business courses. Despite moving up two points since 2020, the course is remains within the top 100 UG Business courses in the USA. PG Engineering & Technology courses at the University of Buffalo are ranked between 176 and 200, while PG Economics and Business courses are ranked between 301 and 400 for 2021. According to US News & World Report, a few PG Engineering and Technology specialities are in the top 100. These include Aerospace / Civil Engineering at number 33, Chemical Engineering at number 36, Mechanical Engineering at number 50, and Electrical Engineering at number 68. According to THE 2021 rankings, computer courses are listed between 201-250, with the PG Computer Engineering programme debuting at #58. San Diego State University Courses has more information. Visit University of Buffalo Courses for additional information on courses.

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
Bloomberg - Best Business School USA7876NA64NA
QS - Accounting & Finance NANANA251-300NA
QS - Global MBA NANANA201-250151-200
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and EconomicsNA201-250301-400301-400301-400
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School 70NA606077
US News & World Report - UG Business87NA798184


 

Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Engineering and Technology401-450302314307NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering RankingsNA401-450401-450351-400NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering 176-200151-175151-175176-200176-200
US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PGNANANA3338
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PGNANANA6461
US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PGNANANA3641
US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PGNANANA3337
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PGNANANA5866
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PGNANANA5049


 

Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [12]126-150176-200201-250201-250201-250
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PGNANANA5866


 

Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings151-200201-300301-400301-400NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings201-300201-300201-300201-300NA
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings101-150151-200151-200151-200NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings301-350351-400351-400351-400NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings251-300251-300301-350351-400NA
QS - QS - Mathematics RankingsNANA451-500NANA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings301-400301-400401-500401-500401-500
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA201-250251-300251-300201-250


 

Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings101-150101-150101-150151-200NA
QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings151-200151-200NA201-220NA
QS - QS - Sociology RankingsNANA251-300251-300NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings301-400201-250301-400301-400301-400


 

Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings76-10076-100101-150101-150NA
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings151-200151-200151-200201-250NA
QS - QS - Nursing RankingsNANANA101-150NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings176-200176-200176-200201-250201-250
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical SchoolsNANANA93-12391
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Nursing Schools97NANA57NA


 

Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking151-200151-200101-150151-200NA
QS - QS - Law Rankings251-300NANANANA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law RankingsNANANA176-200201+
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools106NANA9998


 

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Webometrics - World

286

US News

301

Times Higher Education

425

QS Rankings

340

QS Rankings

The following are the minimal program-specific eligibility requirements that overseas applicants must achieve before applying to University at Buffalo:

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduates

Basic Instruction:

Grade 12 in a related subject with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Grades 10 and 12 from a recognised educational board

Exams that are standardised (either):

Exam for Scholastic Assessment (SAT)

Testing in American Colleges (ACT)

Eligibility Requirements for Graduate Students

Basic Instruction:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited/government-recognized college or university with a minimum B-grade (3.0 GPA)
Bachelor's degree (four years) (in some courses three-year is accepted)
Experience at Work:

MBA students must complete this course.
MS Standardized Exams Preferred:

The GMAT is required for MBA applications.
MS programmes using GRE

English Proficiency (either of):

Tests Accepted

Minimum Score

TOEFL (IBT) (including My Best scores), TOEFL Home Edition79
TOEFL (PBT) and TOEFL ITP Plus550
IELTS and IELTS Indicator6.5
PTE Academic55
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)185
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)185
Duolingo English Test (DET)120


 

The University at Buffalo offers a variety of internship and employment options. Within six months of graduation, almost 91 percent of students were placed. Masters in Management is the best-paying course at University at Buffalo, with graduates earning an average income of 8,663,000 INR. The following are some of the average wages received by university students (by degree) in USD:

Degree 

Annual Average Salary in INR

Masters in Management

8,663,000 

Executive MBA

6,869,000 

Master's in Business Administration MBA

6,260,000 

Masters in Science

5,782,000 

Doctorate

5,805,000


 

On Campus Accommodation

For both undergraduate and graduate students, the institution provides a variety of on-campus housing choices.
Every apartment and residence hall room in on-campus housing is supplied with a desk, dresser, lamp, bed, and study chair for each student. Furniture for the living room and kitchen are included in apartment units.
Modern fitness centres with aerobic equipment, free weights, and other amenities are available to all on-campus students.
The following are some of the housing costs:
Gas and electricity are both available.
Internet and cable
Laundry 

Fitness
Center for Business
Transportation is provided at no cost.

Visit:- https://www.buffalo.edu/campusliving/find-your-home/where-can-i-live.html

Off Campus Accommodation

Studio apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, and single bedroom apartments are among the residential types.
The average monthly rent is between 800 and 1100 dollars.
All of the necessary amenities are included in the student apartments, including power, water, gas, and unrestricted internet access.

Visit:- https://www.apartmentfinder.com/q/?cd=o0v0rhrpvI9jo820J

https://www.apartments.com/buffalo-ny/student-housing/?bb=3j5j2xjoyIuklrw1tB

https://www.student.com/us/buffalo-ny

https://collegestudentapartments.com/city/buffalo-new-york/

 

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Tanvik

The University at Buffalo really stands out. It is such a welcoming, inclusive community. The students are also very friendly and helpful and the professors are knowledgeable, yet approachable. They make an effort to understand your needs and help you as much as they can. This place has a lot going for it!

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Lahar

I am new to the university and have just started working here. My move was difficult because I had to get a job with little knowledge of the city, It would be great if this University at Buffalo could help me look for a good job.

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Anbarasi

I am a new student at University at Buffalo, and I have been involved with the organization for just over 2 years. My time in the school has taught me many things and helped me grow as an academic. I consider myself fortunate to have such a great and friendly campus that is easy for visitors to get to.

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-07-01

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Varies

Amount

₹1.15L

Deadline

2023-07-01

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Amount

₹1.16L

Deadline

2023-06-30

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₹18.36L

Deadline

2023-07-01

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Varies

Amount

₹1.16L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about University at Buffalo
Where is University at Buffalo located?

University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, USA

How much does it cost to study in University at Buffalo?

The average first year cost to study in University at Buffalo is INR 3034861

What is the acceptance rate for University at Buffalo?

University at Buffalo has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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