University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

About University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

We offer a Master of Urban Planning and a BA in Environmental Design, as well as a PhD in Planning, an MS in Real Estate Development and an MS in International Development and Global Health. Our programs, research, and community engagement foreground social, racial and economic justice, sustainability and resilience, and urban design. Our students benefit from our faculty's cutting-edge research on climate justice, food systems, urban data analytics, global health, housing access and more, hone their skills in award-winning studios, can pursue graduate certificates in Affordable Housing and in Historic Preservation, and receive personalized academic and early career support.

Points of Distinction

Being in a flagship SUNY institution, in a School of Architecture and Planning, and in the city of Buffalo strengthens our focus on social justice, neighborhoods, urban design, historic preservation, sustainability, and community and economic development. Our students benefit from modern newly renovated facilities in beautiful historic buildings (Hayes and Crosby Halls) and from our renowned centers: Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab, Center for Urban Studies, Rudy Bruner Center for Urban Excellence, UB Regional Institute, and Research and Education in Energy, Environment and Water Institute.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum GRE	not required
Minimum TOEFL	70 (IBT or Home Edition), 8.5 (TOEFEL essentials), 120 (DET)
Minimum IELTS	6.5
Year this program started	1969
In-state tuition per year	$11,310
Out-of-state tuition per year	$24,990
Application deadline	Rolling
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	January 15
Students in program	55
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	6.0

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	Environmental Design
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	No
Minimum GPA	2.3 (with 2.5 in foundations courses)
In-state tuition per year	$7,070
Out-of-state tuition per year	$27,670
Application deadline	Rolling
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	December 8 for some, others rolling
Students in program	120
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	9.75