At UAlbany our students are better prepared to take on the world!

The University at Albany of the State University of New York enrolls students in nine degree-granting schools and colleges offering 54 bachelor's degrees, 83 Master's degrees and 39 Doctoral programs.

Established in 1844, the University at Albany is one of the university centers of the SUNY system. The University at Albany is the largest of 15 colleges in New York State's Capital Region enrolling approximately 12,400 undergraduate students and 5,000 graduate students. Students from 91 different countries study at the University.

For admission to graduate level programs including master's and doctoral programs, please visit Graduate Admissions.

TOEFL and IELTS Requirements

TOEFL
Internet-based test: 79
Computer-based test: 213
Paper-based test: 550

IELTS: 6.0 band score

If you do not meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirements, you might consider the Intensive English Language Program. The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is a multi-level, personalized program designed to improve the skills of those for whom English is a second language. It is intended especially for serious students who plan to seek admission to an American college or university or who wish to improve their English for business, personal or professional reasons.

Costs of Study

The estimated costs are for full-time study for the academic year, which includes the Fall and Spring sessions. Should a student attend the Summer session, calendar year expenses would be about $5,878 more. U.S. government regulations require foreign students to attend both Fall and Spring sessions and register for, and maintain, a minimum of 12 academic credits - at least four courses per session. Costs are subject to change without notice.

The preceding rates are for study at the University at Albany for an academic year. Most students attend for an academic year, but United States Immigration regulations require you have the funds available for a calendar year. Please include a financial statement showing funds for the calendar year even though you may not actually spend this much money. This will hopefully assure you will not have problems with your F-1 Visa related to finances. Please prepare your financial statement with proof of $25,009 available for your studies.

Financial Aid

International students are expected to finance their cost of attending school in the United States. New York State and federal financial aid is not available to international students.

High School Qualifications

Find your country listed below.

ALGERIA
Baccalaureat

AUSTRALIA
Australian Capital Territory - Tertiary Entrance Statement
New South Wales - Higher School Certificate/Tertiary Entrance Scores
Northern Territory - Senior Secondary Assessment Board South Australian
Certificate
Queensland - Senior Examination Certificate/T.E. Scores

South Australia - Year 12 Certificate of Achievement /Senior Secondary Assessment Board South Australian Certificate (SSABSA)
Tasmania - Higher School Certificate
Victoria - Victorian Certificate of Education/T.E. Scores
Western Australia - Certificate of Secondary Education/T.E. Scores

AUSTRIA
Reifezeugnis/Matura

BAHAMAS
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - see Commonwealth Caribbean and GCE sections.

BELGIUM
Certificat d'enseignment secondaire superieur OR Getuigschrift van hoger secondair onderwiis OR Bekwaamheids diploma.

CANADA
Ontario - grade 12, Quebec - minimum of CEGEP year 1, Other provinces - grade 12.

CENTRAL AMERICA
Successful completion of high school.

CHINA (PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)
Successful completion of high school.

COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Secondary Education Certificate (with grades of 1 or 2 general proficiency) is considered equivalent to passes in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level examinations in the United Kingdom. In addition to GCE Ordinary levels or CXC courses, applicants must present a minimum of two acceptable Advanced level courses - see GCE section.

CYPRUS
Apolytirion/Lise Biffrme Diploasi

DENMARK
Studentereksamen OR Hojere Forberdelseseksamen/Hojere Handelseksamen

EAST AFRICA
East African General Certificate of Education - See GCE Section.

EGYPT
Thanawiya A'ama

ETHIOPIA
Successful completion of high school.

FINLAND
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen
(Matriculation Certificate)

FRANCE
Baccalaureat de l'enseignement du second degreé

GERMANY
Reifezeugnis OR Arbitur

GHANA
General Certificate of Education (GCE) OR Baccalauréat - see GCE section.

GREECE
Apolytirion

GUYANA
General Certificate of Education - see GCE section.

HAITI
Baccalaureat, Partie II

HONG KONG
General Certificate of Education (see United Kingdom and Commonwealth) OR the Hong Kong Higher Level Examination Certificate in combination with GCE Advanced Level Examination Certificate OR the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations - see GCE section.

HUNGARY
Erettsegi/Matura

ICELAND
Studentsprof

INDIA
Successful completion of high school, grade 12 or 10 + 2.

INDONESIA
SMA Diploma

IRELAND(REPUBLIC OF)
Leaving Certificate OR Honors Leaving Certificate OR Ardteistméireacht.

ISRAEL
Bagrut

ITALY
Diploma di Maturtia (Classica or Scientifica)

JAPAN
Katogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

JORDAN
Tawjihi

KENYA
The Kenya Certificate of Education OR Kenyan Advanced Certificate of Education and General Certificate of Education OR the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education - see GCE section.

KOREA
Successful completion of high school.

KUWAIT
Shahadat-al-Thanawai-al-aama

LEBANON/LIBAN
Baccalauréat, Partie II OR first year at a recognized institution of higher learning.

MALAYSIA
Sijil Pelarian Malaysia - passes in these examinations are considered as equivalent to passes in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level - see GCE Section. Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia - passes in these examinations are considered as equivalent to passes in the GCE Advanced Level - see the GCE Section.

MEXICO
Successful completion of high school.

MOROCCO
Baccalauréat

NETHERLANDS
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschoppelijk Onderwijs (VWO)

NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Universities' Entrance Board Examination

NIGERIA
West Africa School Certificate OR General Certificate of Education (GCE) - see GCE section

NORWAY
Vitnemal (den Videregaede Skolen)

PAKISTAN
BA, or BCom, BSc, degree in the first or second division

PHILIPPINES
Successful completion of high school.

POLAND
Swiadectwo Dojrzakosci/Matura

PORTUGAL
Certificate of Secondary Education (Carto Do Curso Complementar Liceus) OR Certificado Ensino Secundario

ROMANIA
Diploma de Baccalaureat

RWANDA
Successful completion of high school.

SAUDI ARABIA
Successful completion of high school.

SINGAPORE
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - see GCE section

SOMALIA
Senior Matriculation Certificate

SOUTH AFRICA
Matriculation Certificate (of the Joint Matriculation Board)

SOUTH AMERICA
Successful completion of first year at an accredited institution of higher learning.

FORMER SOVIET UNION - COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES
Includes; Aremenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenstan, Ukraine and Uzebeistan - Attestat o Srednem Obrazovannii.

SPAIN
Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU)

SRI LANKA
General Certificate of Education (GCE) - see GCE section

SUDAN
Successful completion of high school.

SWEDEN
Studentexamen OR Avgangsbetyg

SWITZERLAND
Maturiatszeugnis OR Certificat de Maturité OR Attestato de Maturia OR Baccalauréat

SYRIA
Al Shahada Al Thanawiya/Baccalauréat

TAIWAN
Successful completion of high school.

THAILAND
Successful completion of high school.

TURKEY
Devlet Lise Diplomas/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Tawjihiyya

UNITED KINGDOM AND COMMONWEALTH
The General Certificate of Education (UK examining boards) OR the Cambridge Overseas and Higher Certificates - see GCE section.

VIETNAM
Tu Tai Po Thong OR Baccalaaureat, Parti II

WEST AFRICA
West Africa Certificate of Education - see GCE section

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE)
Applicants with the GCE are preferred to present one of the following two combinations:
(a.) two Advanced Level passes and three Ordinary Level/GCSE passes OR
(b.) three Advanced Level passes and one Ordinary Level/GCSE passes

Contact Information

John Pomeroy
Assistant Director
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222 USA

ugadmissions@albany.edu