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, such as any of the mathematical, physical, behavioral, or health sciences (appropriate academic background varies by graduate specialization; for more information, please contact us).
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for all undergraduate work undertaken during the last two years of the applicant's studies.
• In addition to holding a bachelor's degree, entering students are expected to be skilled in a number of specific areas (see Prerequisites below).
• Applicants are required to submit 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]).

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.Eng., 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 $50 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 $50 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 Industrial and Systems Engineering
  University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
  342 Bell Hall
  Buffalo, NY 14260
  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.

  Download the Letter of Recommendation Form.

• 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 Education Testing Service, Box 955R, Princeton, New Jersey 08541.

  Note: The ISE Department Code for the GRE is 1301.

• TOEFL Test Scores (International students only)

  All international students from non-English speaking countries are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores for the State University of New York at Buffalo are 550 on the paper test and 213 on the computer test.

  The test scores must be dated within two years of the requested date of admission. Arrangements to take the exam can be made through the Education Testing Service, Box 955R, Princeton, New Jersey 08541.

  No international application will be considered without a TOEFL score.

  Because TOEFL scores are required for international applicants, it is strongly recommended that arrangements to take the test be made early in the academic year so that there is sufficient time for the scores to be reported before application deadline dates.

  Note: The ISE Department Code for the TOEFL is 67.

• Financial Statement (International students only)

  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 iegrad@eng.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.

Download the International Applicant Financial Form. (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.Eng. 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:

Fall	Spring	Deadline
February 1	August 1	For all students requesting financial aid (U.S. citizens and international applicants
April 15	October 1	For students not requesting financial aid who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents
August 1	December 15	For U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are not requesting financial aid