International Admissions

• One of the best and most thorough international students’ orientation programs offered by any U.S. university
• A mentoring program for new international students
• World-class learning and research opportunities
• Many opportunities to be involved in campus life, including international and local clubs and activities

In addition to being an affordable, friendly and fun city, Buffalo welcomes and respects international students.

Apply online through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) online application form.

Please take into account that it takes approximately four weeks from the date that a SOPHAS application is completed for the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior to receive the application.

Applications are considered for fall semester admission only; there are no spring semester admissions.

• A bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
  
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
  
• A TOEFL examination completed within two years of enrollment with a minimum acceptable score of 600 for the paper-based test, 250 for the computer-based and 90 for the Internet-based test. 
• When requesting your TOEFL scores, use these reporting codes: Institution 2925; Department 50.

• First, complete the SOPHAS online application form.
  • When completing the SOPHAS application, please be sure to address the following in your personal statement: 
    • Why you are interested in pursuing a MS in Community Health and Health Behavior 
    • Your career plans following the MS program
    • Your primary research interests
    • The program faculty who you have identified as possible mentoring matches based on your research interests. Learn more about CHHB faculty research interests on their profile pages.
• Next, submit your supplemental application materials, including:
  • Your TOEFL examination score
  • Your passport biographical page

• Finally, pay the University at Buffalo application fee. The fee is $50 and should be paid through the UB ePay website.