Overview
With an overall student enrollment of over 27,000 and graduate enrollment of approximately 9000, the University at Buffalo (UB), is the largest of the four University Centers of the State University of New York and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The Graduate School of Education, with roughly 1340 graduate students is one of twelve professional schools within UB. The campus is very diverse, with close to 4000 international students placing it at number 11, in international student enrollment, among 2,700 US accredited universities.

The Location and Community
Located at the eastern end of Lake Erie, Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State. Cultural resources include the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, which houses one of the finest collections of twentieth-century art in the world; the Buffalo Museum of Science; the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; and the Studio Arena Theatre. The area also offers professional sports and many opportunities for outdoor activities. Learn more about what the area has to offer at: http://www.grad.buffalo.edu/life/buffalo.php

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
GSE trains scholars, researchers, teachers, counselors, administrators, and other educational personnel for service in educational organizations such as schools, colleges, and universities, as well as community and government agencies around the world. GSE offers an array of doctoral and master's programs, including those leading to New York State certification.

Facilities & Resources
The University libraries have more than 3 million volumes and subscribe to more than 22,000 serials including 13,000 journals, newspapers and magazines. Please visit http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/about/ to learn more about what the libraries have to offer. Various facilities of the Graduate School of Education give students opportunities for educational research and provide training to complement curricular instruction. Please visit http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/faculty/centers.asp to learn more about opportunities for research.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition and fees in the State University of New York system are typically lower than those of private institutions. The University at Buffalo charges international students the same tuition and fees that it charges American students from outside New York State.

Please visit www.grad.buffalo.edu/admissions/fco sts.shtml for current information on tuition and the cost of living in the Buffalo area.

Financial Aid:
Assistantships are available for full-time, doctoral degree students. Eligible students may also be considered for Schomburg (for members of historically underrepresented groups) or Presidential Fellowships. For more information about these opportunities visit http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/prospective/scholarships.asp. Financial aid information is available for students through the Student Response Center (telephone: 716-645-2450 or 866-838-7257 (toll-free); fax: 716-645-6566; e-mail: srcenter@buffalo.edu; Web site: http://www.studentresponse.buffalo.edu/financialaid.

Housing/Living Expenses:
Information on housing options can be found athttp://www.studentaffairs.buffalo.edu/housing/. Information about costs can be found at http://src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/tuition.shtml.

How to Apply / Application
Prospective students should visit the GSE Web site at http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/prospective/contact.asp for admission guidelines well in advance of the academic year in which they wish to enroll. Applications to all degree programs offered by GSE are online at www.gse.buffalo.edu. Application deadlines may vary for individual programs, and not all programs accept students for both fall and spring. Prospective students are advised to visit the School's Web site for specific information. It is recommended that students complete their applications as soon as possible for timely processing. All inquiries and supporting documentation must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services.

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