Rankings
How every major ranking places the University at Buffalo. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 46 | $26,510 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 39 | $26,510 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 26 | $26,510 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 26 | $26,510 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 25 | $26,510 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 24 | $26,510 | See → |
| Social sciences | 23 | $26,510 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 17 | $26,510 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $26,510 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 11 | $26,510 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 10 | $26,510 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $26,510 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $26,510 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $26,510 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 5 | $26,510 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at the University at Buffalo
The job market for the University at Buffalo's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University at Buffalo cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,510 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $26,510, public health & allied health $26,510.
How is the University at Buffalo ranked?
The University at Buffalo is ranked #410 by QS (2026) and #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Dentistry (#39) and Library & Information Management (#51).
How many postgraduate courses does the University at Buffalo offer?
289 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (46), education & teaching (39) and humanities & languages (26).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University at Buffalo's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.