UB - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Graduate Admissions

Master's Program Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate work during the last two years of the applicant's studies.
• Prerequisite knowledge/skills in several areas of academic competency (see Prerequisites below).
• Application Form and associated fee.
• A Personal Statement.
• Transcripts.
• 3 letters of recommendation.
• GRE aptitude test scores; international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores (see Graduate Record Examination [GRE] and Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]).
• A Financial Statement is also required for International students.

The Graduate Admissions Committee will also consider:

• Demonstrated practical engineering experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Doctoral Program Admission Requirements

Applicants who have already earned a master of science degree may seek admission directly to the Ph.D. program. The application process and required materials described below are the same for master's and doctoral program admission.

Application Materials

Your complete application package must include:

• Application Form

  All domestic and international students must apply online for the M.S., M.E., or Ph.D. program. Please note that the online application process does require you to download and mail supporting material.

  To request more information about admission, see the Prospective Graduate Student Information Form.

  To apply online, click here.

• Application Fee

  A nonrefundable fee of $75 per degree must be submitted for each application to graduate degree study at any SUNY campus. You may pay the application fee online with a credit card or enclose a check or money order in the amount of $75 in U.S. funds (made payable to "State University of New York at Buffalo"), and mail it with your application materials to:
  

  Graduate Admissions
  Department of Electrical Engineering
  University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
  230 Davis Hall
  Buffalo, NY 14260-2500
  USA

• Personal Statement

  Your complete application package must include a statement of purpose briefly describing your background and your academic and career goals; this statement should be sent directly to the department. Note: If you are filing an online application, type your statement in the space provided for this purpose and submit it electronically. Otherwise, submit a paper version along with your other application material.

• Transcripts

  You must send either original or properly certified transcripts or mark-sheets directly to the department.

• Letters of Recommendation

  Three letters of recommendation are required. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors who are acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities. These letters are to be submitted electronically through GrAdMIT.

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test Scores

  The aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants to our graduate programs. Arrangements to take the exam can be made through the Educational Testing Service, Box 955R, Princeton, New Jersey 08541.
  
  Please note that there is not a required minimum score on this examination for admission to our department.

  Note: The EE Department Code for the GRE is 1203; the University at Buffalo Institutional Code is 2925.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - (International students only)

  International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS. The exam results must be dated within 2 years from your proposed date of admission and remain valid upon entering the term you applied for. For example, fall 2011 begins in August 2011; therefore, your exam results must be valid until August 2011.

  Information and arrangements to take the exam can be made by contacting the Educational Testing Service atwww.ets.org

  It is strongly recommended to make test arrangements early in the year so sufficient time can be allowed for the results to be reported before our application deadline.

  The State University of New York at Buffalo has a minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based). On IELTS, UB requires an overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0

  Please send your TOEFL results to us by using the following codes: Institution code 2925; Department code 66

• Financial Statement (International students only)

  Fill out the International Applicant Financial Form. You will need to fill out the form labeled "Graduate Students - Standard" for the appropriate academic year. (Please verify current year's financial requirement with the Student Response Center)

  All international applicants must submit a completed financial statement. Answer all questions thoroughly. An I-20 cannot be issued without this statement documenting necessary funds for each year of intended study (two years for a master's program; five years for a Ph.D. program).

If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail at eegradapply@buffalo.edu. We will be glad to assist you in any way possible.

Financial Aid

If you are interested in financial aid in the form of a teaching assistantship or research assistantship, please check the appropriate box on the application form. No applicant will be considered for financial aid until the application is complete and the applicant has been admitted.

Fill out the International Applicant Financial Form. You will need to fill out the form labeled "Graduate Students - Standard" for the appropriate academic year. (Please verify current year's financial requirement with the Student Response Center)

For more information, visit or contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Prerequisites

In addition to holding a bachelor's degree in engineering or any of the mathematical, physical, behavioral, or health sciences, each entering student is expected to be skilled in a number of specific areas. Proficiency is required in mathematics through the level of multivariate calculus, probability and statistics considered from a calculus point of view, and computer programming. These requirements must be satisfied prior to admission. Students whose backgrounds have not adequately prepared them to enter the graduate curriculum directly may be asked to take appropriate undergraduate courses. Credit for these courses will not be applied toward the minimum number of hours required for the M.S./M.E. degrees. In exceptional cases, the department may admit an applicant who does not meet all these requirements; in such cases, the department will set special performance criteria for continuing in the program.

Application Deadlines

The Graduate Admissions Committee will consider applicants whose application packages are complete by the following deadlines:

*All supporting documentation must arrive in our office no later than the specified deadline. Please plan accordingly to accommodate transit time and deadlines that fall outside of normal business days.

If you have further questions after reviewing this page, please direct them to the following e-mail address and one of our staff members will reply: eegradapply@buffalo.edu.