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.
| Fall | Spring | |
| Online Application Submission (Full consideration for funding/fellowships) | January 1 | August 31 |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please apply by posted deadlines for full consideration for funding and fellowships.
- 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 Form
- Application Fee ($85)
- Personal Statement
- College Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- TOEFL Scores (for International Students only)
- Financial Statement (for International Students only)
Note: GRE is not required
Are you unable to take the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL?
If you are not able to take the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL tests because they are cancelled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the University at Buffalo will accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) for proof of English proficiency. This test can be taken online, in your own home.
Learn more about UB English language proficiency requirements
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.