Graduate Admissions

To begin the application process, all applicants must complete and submit an online application. 

The following supporting materials must be included as part of the online application:

1. Academic Transcripts (Please upload a copy of this document, including the English translation if applicable.)
2. Proof of Degree (Please upload a copy of this document, including the English translation if applicable.)

Both GRE General and GRE Physics Test scores are now optional supporting evidence for your application and are not required.

Any student who accepts an offer of admission into the Department of Physics, and has not already done so, must submit their original academic transcript(s) and proof of degree(s). With questions about this requirement, please contact Prof. Hao Zeng, Director of graduate studies. 

Please request three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your past academic accomplishments and potential for future achievement. These letters must be submitted electronically. Further instructions are included in the online application. 

If you decide to request an official GRE score report to be sent to us from ETS, the University at Buffalo code is 2925, while the department code is 0808 (GRE only)

In addition to the above materials, international applicants must also submit the following:

1. TOEFL Scores Please request a copy of official score reports from ETS and upload this document, including the English translation if applicable. Institution code: 2925. Department code: 76.
   Please note: The minimum iBT TOEFL score for admission is 79. To be considered for a teaching assistantship, a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 95 is required. 
   
2. Passport Bio-Page
3. International Applicant Financial Form (IAFF)
4. Financial Documentation (Per the IAFF instructions)

January 1: Students applying by January 1 will be considered for a Presidential Scholarship or Dean's Fellowship offering additional financial support on top of being considered for a teaching assistantship (TA) 

February 1: Students applying by February 1 will be considered for a teaching assistantship (TA) as financial support

All applications to the Department of Physics close on February 1. Admission to the PhD or MS is available for Fall Semester only.

The graduate application fee is $75 U.S. (payable online or by check or money order made payable to the University at Buffalo). Applicants to the MS track who reside in New York State are eligible to apply for an application fee waiver, provided they have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and meet the admissions deadlines.

With questions about Department of Physics, or the application process, please complete the Physics Graduate Inquiry Form or contact Professor Hao Zeng, Director of Graduate Studies.