About the ELI

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The English Language Institute, founded in 1971 and a unit of the Graduate School of Education of the University at Buffalo (UB), offers English language instruction, cultural orientation and pre-academic training to international students, scholars and professionals on an intensive and per-course basis.

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Intensive English Program

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The Intensive English Program (IEP) provides high quality intensive English instruction, preacademic training, and cultural orientation to international students preparing for university study in the United States; the program also welcomes individuals who are not students and wish to improve their English language proficiency.

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Evening Program

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The Evening Program offers a variety of part-time courses suited to the specific needs and schedules of various English language learners.

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Important Links

We’re Coming To Your Country

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Representatives of the University at Buffalo and the English Language Institute may be visiting your city in the near future. If you are interested in meeting with us — or assisting UB’s recruitment effort in your country — please visit the International Enrollment Management website for more information about the schedule of overseas recruitment activities.

View the International Enrollment Management website.