University at Buffalo (UB)
Critical Museum Studies Admissions
Please visit the Critical Museum Studies page for admissions procedures related to this program.
The current application deadlines in the Anthropology Department are:
Schomburg Fellowship applicants must submit a statement within the completed application by December 1.
The Department of Anthropology does not require MA or PhD applicants to submit GRE scores with their program application.
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).
Upon application submission, pay the $75.00 fee through your Application Status page.
Master's Application Fee Waiver
A fee waiver is available for New York State residents who meet the following eligibility requirements. Applicants must:
Information about fee waiver eligibility 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:
Graduate Admissions
Department of Anthropology
University at Buffalo
380 Academic Center, Ellicott Complex
Buffalo, NY 14261-0026
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.
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.
In addition to the above, you must provide the below documentation to the department upon acceptance:
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:
Have the testing service send official scores directly to the university using the codes above. Minimum score:
More information on international graduate admissions at UB may be found on The Graduate School website.
If you are interested in registering for Anthropology graduate courses on a non-matriculated basis, you must submit a non-degree application available through The Graduate School. Applicants should also upload all supporting application materials through this electronic application.
The Department of Anthropology requires the following:
Please note non-matriculated students are not allowed to register for the below survey courses intended for matriculated anthropology graduate students only:
Frederick Klaits
Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Anthropology
Maria Portera
Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Anthropology
An application fee waiver is available for New York State residents applying to master's programs who meet eligibility requirements.
See the Pay the Application Fee section on this page for details.