International applicants must have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling. Students may apply during the final year of such a degree program, but must furnish proof of graduation before the end of the first semester of enrollment.

All applicants who are not considered by UB policy to be native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency by submitting valid English language proficiency test scores. Official score reports must be sent directly to UB from the testing agency. Copies of test score reports may be uploaded by the applicant for initial review. For more information about acceptable these exams, visit the Graduate School's General Admission Requirements webpage.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admission review.  Transcripts must be uploaded via your Application Status portal in PDF format.  Be sure to include both sides of any double-sided pages of your transcripts.  

• Transcripts not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations, either provided by the transcript-issuing institution or a recognized translation service.  

• Applicants who have completed studies at Indian universities are asked to upload copies of degree certificates or provisional degree certificates along with transcripts / marksheets
• Please do not have international transcripts mailed to UB. 
• Note that external credential evaluations are not required and will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts issued by the institution at which you studied. 
• You may upload PDF’s of final transcripts and proof of bachelor’s degree to your Application Status portal.
• If you have not uploaded final documents before enrollment at UB, you will receive notification from the Office of International Admissions with specific instructions for the submission of your official final transcripts and proof of degree.  

International applicants who plan to study at UB on an F1 student visa must document their ability to meet all estimated educational and personal expenses for the first year of study as part of the requirements for issuance of the I-20 Certificate of Visa Eligibility.

This documentation is not required for admissions consideration and may be submitted after you receive an admissions decision, however, it is recommended that you submit financial documents as soon as possible  to avoid potential delays in the issuance of your I-20.

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• Must be printed on official letterhead
• Must show liquid assets that can be readily converted into cash if needed.
• Must be dated within one year of the anticipated date the student will commence studies.
• Must be written in English or accompanied by official translation.
• Must clearly state the currency of funds.
• Must clearly state the name of the account holder/recipient.
• Must be clear photocopies.

NOT Acceptable Documentation

• Letters of Employment/Salary Statements
• Credit Card Statements
• Insurance Policy Statements
• Tax Return Statements
• Trust Funds
• Mutual Funds
• Stock Market Statements
• Valuation Statements (Jewelry, Gold, Property)
• Chartered Account Statements
• Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, etc.)

International applicants must submit a copy of their passport photo page. Upload a scanned copy as a PDF.