Public university · United States
University at Buffalo
Also known as University at Buffalo|UB|State University of New York at Buffalo|SUNY Buffalo|University of BuffaloBuffalo, New York · In a suburb
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$32,466About ₹30.8 lakh. Out-of-state rate, which Indian students usually pay. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted74%
Students31,65620,112 bachelor's · 11,544 graduate
International students11.5%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree73%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Average SAT of admitted students1295Out of 1600
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$61,030 a year, all inAbout ₹58 lakh. Tuition $29,070; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
International (F-1/J-1) undergraduate: tuition $29,070 plus fees $6,466 (incl. international student fee and SUNY health insurance); total incl. on-campus housing/dining $18,606 and related expenses $6,888. Page labels expenses '2026-27 estimates'.Master's tuition, 2026-27$24,510 to $33,310 a yearAbout ₹23.3 lakh to ₹31.7 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
Non-resident full-time tuition only (fees extra), 2 x Fall 2026 per-semester rate: MSW $12,255, general graduate $13,255, M.Arch $14,490, MBA $16,655 per semester. Rates 'approved by SUNY, pending' finalisation.India's 3-year degree, for a master'sBuffalo recognises some three-year degrees but not all, and accepts all three-year degrees from accredited Indian institutions.Source ↗
English testTOEFL 70 · IELTS 6.0 · Duolingo 105Minimum scores to be eligible for consideration (TOEFL iBT 70 or 4 on new scale; PTE 50). Scores must be under two years old.Source ↗
SAT or ACTTest-optional: SAT/ACT not required for admission or scholarship consideration.Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesFall entry: Early Action 1 Nov; Honors priority 15 Dec; Regular Decision 1 Feb, then rolling until capacity (page shows no year).Source ↗
Money help for international studentsMerit scholarships for incoming international first-years; all admitted international students automatically considered. No need-based aid statement.Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 80 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Area Studies
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
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- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computational Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Criminology
- Dance
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business
- International/Globalization Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Non-Professional Legal Studies
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition Sciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Statistics
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Master's · 108 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Architecture
- Area Studies
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computational Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Dance
- Data Science
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
- Design and Applied Arts
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Genetics
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business
- International/Globalization Studies
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Library Science and Administration
- Library Science, Other
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition Sciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Real Estate Development
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Science and Theory
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
- Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
PhD and professional · 75 subjects
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Anthropology
- Area Studies
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
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- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computational Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dentistry
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Genetics
- Geography and Cartography
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Law
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Library Science and Administration
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Medicine
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 196088), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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