Graduate Admissions

Use the link to access our online application system. You should begin by creating an account. Once created, you will be promoted to choose an application, select your term year and program. Please read the directions on your College of Arts and Sciences application carefully Returning users can use this link to log in to their existing application(s).

The application fee may be paid online through UB e-Pay with a credit card using the links below:

• MA program E-Pay
• PhD program E-Pay

Master's Application Fee Waiver
A fee waiver is available for New York State residents who meet the following eligibility requirements. Applicants must:

• Submit a Master's application for formal review to a department in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Present an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• List a permanent N.Y. State mailing address
• Meet all posted departmental deadlines for admission

Information about fee waiver eligiblity is supplied upon submission of your application. 

These documents are submitted after you have completed your online application. They can be uploaded to your applicant "Status Portal."

Transcripts
Upload unofficial electronic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended with your online application.

Official transcripts are required if you are admitted and choose to matriculate to a graduate program at the University at Buffalo. Please send all official transcripts to the Department of Anthropology:

• By mail

Graduate Admissions
Department of Anthropology
University at Buffalo
380 MFAC, Ellicott Complex
Buffalo, NY 14261-0026

• By email

Electronic transcripts must be submitted directly from the college/university attended or through the National Student Clearinghouse to mportera@buffalo.edu.

We request that accepted students not send official transcripts directly to the University at Buffalo's The Graduate School.

Curriculum Vitae
Upload your current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Writing Sample
Upload an academic writing sample.

Statement of Purpose (not to exceed 1,000 words)
Generally, successful applicants have a strong background in either a geographic, cultural region and/or a particular topical or theoretical interest in anthropology. This essay should make such backgrounds and interests very clear. Also, please convey your intellectual trajectory, and explain why you seek training in anthropology and why you seek it at University at Buffalo, stating clearly the plan of study you propose to undertake.

Have the testing service send official scores directly to the university using the codes below:

• UB Institution Code: 2925
• Anthropology Dept. Code: 1701

The department has no set GRE score minimum, but expects students to present strong scores for admission to both the MA and PhD programs in Anthropology. Applicants should note that the undergraduate grade point average and GRE scores required for admission to the Anthropology MA and PhD programs may be higher than those set by the Graduate School at UB.

Provide the contact information for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work. Each reviewer will each receive an email invitation to the online recommendation portal where letters can be uploaded, and a brief form completed. Please ensure to fill in all contact information fields for your reviewers.

The Financial Form and support documentation is required to demonstrate your ability to meet all educational and living expenses for your intended study at the University at Buffalo.

Plesae provide a copy of the biographic page from your passport.

Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam:

• UB Institution Code: 2925
• Anthropology Dept. Code: 81

Have the testing service send official scores directly to the university using the codes above. Minimum score:

• Paper Test        600
• Internet Test    100