Graduate Program Application Information
Admissions Criteria
While an applicant is expected to have a strong undergraduate background in mathematics, a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics is not required.
- M.Arts.: Undergraduate degree, in general a grade-point average above 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system) is required.
- Ph.D.: Undergraduate degree, in general a grade-point average above 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system) is required.
Application Materials
Apply at Online Graduate Application. Note that there is no form for recommendation letters: please ask those writing to use their own school letterhead.
University Required: Transcripts and Proof of Degree, in English, certified
Official TOEFL scores (English Language Proficiency)
Foreign applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a recent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.
Only the Institutional test is accepted; an official report from E.T.S. is required for an I-20. SUNY/Buffalo Institutional Test Code is 2925; TOEFL code for Math is 72. Note: test scores that are more than two years old, based on the beginning of the academic year, not the date of application, will not be accepted.
A minimum official score of 550 on the paper-based or 213 on the computer-based exam and minimum IBT 79 is required to register for academic study. You may include a photocopy of your results though the official scores are required.
A score between 500-549 (paper) or between 173 and 210 (computer) requires satisfactory completion of the SUNY/Buffalo Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) before academic registration. Your score determines the length of time needed for study (6-week or 12-week summer or full semester). IELI will issue an I-20, valid for the study of English only, after your acceptance into its program. You may not register for course work while attending IELI. There is no financial assistance for the study of English.
Official GRE scores are required; both general and subject. The GRE institutional code is 2925 and the department is Mathematics code 0703. Subject test is required for consideration of financial assistance.
Recommendation Letters: three letters of recommendation are also required. Generally they are from former employers or former professors.
Financial Documentation (approximately U.S. $ 28,584/applicant, $6,200/spouse, $4,200/child - per year) required of all international applicants.
These figures are subject to change without notice. To show financial documentation, the following forms are needed:
1. The Financial Statement Form is available on-line at the International Admissions webpage at: http://wings.buffalo.edu/intadmit/formgraduate.htm. Just arrow down to the Graduate Students Standard Form and click on it. Indicate in the boxes provided, the amount available for each year of study (M.A.-two years; Ph.D.-three years). You and your sponsor, if applicable, must sign and date the form.
2. Either submit proof of financial support or an affidavit of support: To show financial support submit an official bank statement, or a certified copy verifying that you or your sponsor have the first year's funds on deposit. Proof of liquid assets will also be accepted. Please indicate the value in U.S. dollar equivalent. For an affidavit of support form you need the original or certified copies also in U.S. dollars. Attach an official bank statement verifying funds on deposit. All documents (Financial Statement form, affidavits of support, and bank statements) must be dated within one year of enrollment at the University of Buffalo.
Visa/Passport: International applicants should note that a copy of your passport is required to process your application. If you are currently in the country, then a copy of the visa is also required. Domestic applicants must also provide a passport or other proof of citizenship for final processing as well.
Application Fee: The application fee is $75 in U.S. funds as of December 1, 2006. Please make the check payable to State University of New York at Buffalo and attach the check to your application. This fee will not be waived.
Deadlines: (For all documents and official test scores.) Fall admission: January 15 for all. Spring admission: September 15 for all.
All materials go directly to the department at:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Mathematics
University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
244 Mathematics Building
Buffalo, NY 14260-2900
USA
Telephone: 716-645-8782