Admissions
Graduate students conducting lab experiments in EE's state of the art clean room facility.
We offer graduate students the opportunity to participate in research alongside our distinguished faculty. In addition, students continue to develop through numerous classes and workshops.
Admissions 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 mathematics through the level of multivariate calculus, probability and statistics considered from a calculus point of view, and computer programming.
The Graduate Admissions Committee will also consider:
- Demonstrated practical engineering experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills
Application Materials
In addition to the above admissions requirements, students must also provide the following application materials:
Students can apply online. New applicants must create an account. If you have applied in the past, you will be asked to log in to your existing account to start a new application.
The application includes sections that will ask you to provide us with personal/biographical information, contact information, citizenship details, your past or current college/university, and degree details. You will be able to enter the names and contact information of your recommenders and upload supporting materials to your application. You may upload supporting documents while completing the application form or after you have submitted your application in your Application Status Portal.
You do not need official transcripts or test scores to apply. Unofficial copies are sufficient for application review, but students are encouraged to provide official copies if they have them.
A non-refundable fee of $100 is required to apply for Spring 2025 or later terms. The application fee for Fall 2024 is $85. After you submit your application form, you can pay the application fee online in your Application Status Portal with a credit card or e-check.
Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your academic experience, and why you're interested in the program. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).
Three letters of recommendation are required to apply to the PhD program, but no letters of recommendation are required for master's programs in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.
GRE scores are optional for this program. If you would like to take the GRE, you can arrange to take it through the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Official scores should come directly from ETS.
Note: the University at Buffalo Institutional Code is 2925.
International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The chart below outlines acceptable test types and the university's minimum score required for admission. All applicants whose native language is not English will be required to provide proof of English proficiency.
Copies may be submitted for initial review. Official scores must be sent directly to UB from the testing agency.
| Test Type | University Minimum Score | To Order... |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) (including MyBest scores) TOEFL Home Edition | 79 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL ITP Plus | 550 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| IELTS and IELTS Indicator | 6.5 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| 55 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 | ADA Department of Testing will report your official scores to central application services |
Exam results must be dated within two years from your proposed date of admission and remain valid upon entering the term for which you applied.
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 application deadlines.
Exemptions to English Language Proficiency requirements can be found on The Graduate School website.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please apply by posted deadlines for full consideration for funding and fellowships.
| Fall | Spring | |
| Online Application Submission (Full consideration for funding/fellowships) | January 1 | October 15 |
Graduate Program Office
Director of Graduate Studies
Professor Kwang Oh
113C Davis Hall
kwangoh@buffalo.edu
Graduate Academic Coordinator
Dr. Katharine Bartelo
230N Davis Hall
kbartelo@buffalo.edu
Director of Graduate Admissions
Professor Weifeng Su
227 Davis Hall
weifeng@buffalo.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Admission:
January 1
Full consideration for funding/fellowships
Spring Admission:
October 15
We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.