American Studies MA
American Studies MA
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:
- A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
- A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
- Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores. See the official academic test scores section below for more information.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Non-matriculated (non-degree) students attending UB under reciprocal exchange agreements with international institutions of higher education.
- Students who were enrolled at UB and are moving from one degree-level to another or one program to another with a break in their studies of no more than three years between the time of graduation and new enrollment.
- International students transferring from another U.S. college to UB, who (a) completed (or will complete) a degree at that U.S. college or were enrolled for at least two years at the prior institution; and (b) had a minimum 2.0 GPA at the prior institution; and (c) had no more than a three-year break between the time of graduation/attendance at the previous institution and new enrollment at UB.
- Students who are citizens of, and who were educated in the English medium from the English exemption list below.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 55
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The exam results must be dated within two years from your proposed date of admission and remain valid upon entering the term for which you applied. The University at Buffalo has a minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based). On IELTS, UB requires an overall score of 6.5.
Information and arrangements to take the GRE and TOEFL exams can be made by contacting the Educational Testing Service (ETS). It is strongly recommended to make test arrangements early in the year so sufficient time can be allowed for the results to be reported before our application deadline.
Fee Information
How to Apply
- Step 1: Choose your application
- Step 2: Start your application
- Step 3: Complete and submit your application for formal review
- Step 4: Pay your application fee(s)
- Step 5: Submit official test scores electronically
- Step 6: Submit all required materials
- Step 7: Receive your admission decision
American Studies MA
University at Buffalo SUNY
United States of America, Buffalo