Graduate Admissions

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Selection Process

We have a centralized, departmental selection process for admitting graduate students into our program first, then the students can decide which laboratory they would like to rotate and join.  You do not need to contact faculty members prior to applying to our programs and GRE is not required for the application process.

All accepted PhD students (domestic or international) will automatically be awarded with an assistantship (TA or RA), which includes tuition and select fee waiver, as well as a stipend.

For international applicants, you must demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following ways. Learn more, here.  

Application Deadlines

The deadlines for application to our graduate programs are:

  • PhD deadline for 2025-2026 (Fall enrollment): December 1, 2024 
    All application materials including recommendations and test scores must be submitted by December 1.
  • MS deadline for 2025-2026 (Fall enrollment): December 1, 2024
  • BA/MS deadline for 2025-2026 (Fall enrollment): December 1, 2024
  • MA deadlines: December 31 (Fall enrollment); July 31 (Spring enrollment) 
    Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with firm deadlines on December 31 and July 31 for the spring and fall cycles respectively. Applications submitted early may have a greater chance of acceptance, but applicants should apply when they are at their most competitive state.

Use the green target, above, to access the UB Graduate Enrollment Services online application system. First time users begin the application by creating an account. Once the account is created, you will be prompted to select the department application, and then, select your academic term year and program. Please read the directions on your College of Arts and Sciences application carefully.

Applicants submit the following:

  • Personal Statement (for instructions, see below under your program)
  • Transcripts from every college attended
  • The GRE is now optional for the PhD, MS, and MA programs.
  • Email addresses and contact information of three people who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation
  • A non-refundable application fee of $75.00. 

International applicants also provide the following:

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

All application materials, including recommendations and test scores, must be received by the deadlines listed at the top of this page. 

Use the green target, above, to access the UB Graduate Enrollment Services online application system. First time users begin the application by creating an account. Once the account is created, you will be prompted to select the department application, and then, select your academic term year and program. Please read the directions on your College of Arts and Sciences application carefully.