International Student Admissions

As one of the United States’ most global universities, the University at Buffalo is home to more than 4,500 students from 110 countries.

We value international students as members of our community and will provide outstanding support services for you and your dependent family members, if they accompany you to Buffalo.

Resources to Help You Succeed at UB:

One of the best and most thorough international student orientation programs offered by any U.S. university.
A mentoring program for new international students.
World-class learning and research opportunities.
Many opportunities to be involved in campus life, including international and local clubs and activities.

In addition to being an affordable, friendly and fun city, Buffalo welcomes and respects international students.

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How to Apply

You can apply online. You’ll need to submit scanned copies of all required supporting documents before your application will be reviewed. You may save and edit your application as you go.

Official documents will be required if you are offered admission.

Once your application is ready, you must formally submit it to upload your documents.

Check Your Status

You may log in at any time to check your status.

The online checklist is your best source about the status of your application during the review process; please check it frequently.

You will receive an email when your admission decision is available in the portal.

Special Note for International Students

If you are applying from outside the United States, apply as early as possible to ensure time for application and visa processing.

Regardless of your program’s deadline, it is recommended that you apply at least 6-9 months prior to the term start date (depending on your country of origin). Check with your program’s application coordinator for specific guidelines.

Requirements

The following credentials are required for application consideration:

transcript(s) from every institution you have previously attended
three letters of recommendation
a resume
a personal letter stating career objectives and research experience. Research experience is highly desirable.

GRE score report (optional)
- Institution code: R2925
- Department code: 0669

Eligibility

A bachelor’s degree is required to enter the program. Admission is based on:

a grade point average of B (3.0) or better
examination scores
letters of recommendation
academic performance
research experience

Recommended undergraduate courses include general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physiology, physics and mathematics, including calculus and statistics.

Deadline

Your application must be completed and official documentation should be filed no later than March 15th.

The department admissions committee will review your complete application and contact you directly.

Fees

Once you submit your application online for formal review, you will be provided with a link to our online payment system, where you can pay the application fee.

English Proficiency Requirement

International applicants must present a valid English Language Proficiency test score. It is university policy that test dates be no older than two years when students enter a program. We recommend uploading scanned copies of your results at the time of application in order to expedite the review process.