The University at Buffalo is the largest campus in the State University of New York system, in western New York near Niagara Falls. It is best known for engineering, computer science, pharmacy and management, with one of the largest international student communities among US public universities. Choose it for a research university degree at SUNY prices.
Buffalo, United States
Official website: buffalo.edu
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Member
Over 7,000 from 100+ countries
Top 50 graduate engineering school in the US (U.S. News)
$24,000 – $33,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$14,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on buffalo.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science and Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Management Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA (School of Management)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Largest and most research-intensive campus in the SUNY system.
One of the largest international student bodies at any US public university.
Jacobs School of Medicine — a new downtown campus in Buffalo's medical corridor.
Niagara Falls — 30 minutes from campus, with Toronto two hours away.
Graduates join Amazon, Microsoft, M&T Bank, Moog, Rich Products and New York's tech and finance firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Engineering bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 70,000-80,000.
MIS graduates move into IT consulting and analytics roles across the north-east US.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The North Campus in suburban Amherst holds engineering, management and most undergraduate teaching, with the South Campus and the downtown medical campus linked by the Metro Rail and shuttles.
Buffalo is an affordable Great Lakes city with a revived waterfront, famous chicken wings and heavy winter snow. Rent near campus is low by US standards.
Form I-20 issued by the University at Buffalo
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with a 15 November 2026 Early Action deadline for fall 2027 that also gives priority for scholarships; applications stay open into spring. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most engineering and computer science master's closing between January and March.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August) or spring (January). Most engineering and computer science master's programmes also admit for spring, while data science, MIS and the MBA are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science and engineering, data science, electrical engineering, management information systems and the MBA attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is holistic, with an acceptance rate around 65%.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships worth up to around USD 10,000 a year based on their grades, if they apply by the Early Action deadline. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common in engineering and the sciences.
