University at Albany-SUNY

public university Estd 1844
Albany, New York, USA
University at Albany-SUNY

Established in 1844, the University at Albany is an open research university. In 1905, the university decided to reorganize the academic structure, and later on, it became the first institute of higher education in New York City to offer a bachelor’s degree. In 1913, the university started offering a master’s degree. The first class at the university began in the year of establishment with two faculty members and 29 students. SUNY was developed in 1948. The university granted a doctoral degree program in 1962.

The campus is divided into two areas, namely the Uptown Campus and the Downtown Campus. The Uptown Campus is the main campus and located at 1400 Washington Avenue in Albany, was designed in 1961-62 by renowned American architect Edward Durell Stone. The buildings are built in bold unified design and feature domes, towers, and fountains. The main library, Performing Arts Centre, and the Atmospheric Sciences Research Centre are all located at the campus. Besides, the main library, the other three libraries are also within the premises.

The second area of the campus, which is known as the Downtown Campus was developed in 1909. This campus comprises of the Rockefeller College of Policy and Public Affairs, College of Information Technology, School of Criminal Justice, and the School of Social Welfare. In addition, a new campus, Health Sciences Campus was opened across 87 acres of land and it houses the Cancer Research Centre and the School of Public Health.

The university has nine schools and colleges. The wide list of courses is categorized into various institutes and centers. The variety of subjects gives students a huge scope to choose among the courses as per their area of interest. Some of the famous centers are Centre for Applied Historical Research, Biological Imaging Centre, Centre for Economic Research, Centre for Jewish Languages, Centre for Astronomical Observatory, Centre for X-Ray Optics, and the Centre for Neuroscience Research. The undergraduate degree program consists of 13,598 students, and the postgraduate program has 4,346 students. The total strength of the university is around 17,944 students. It is in affiliation with APLU and the State University of New York.

The university has a remarkable list of alumni that includes Omar Yaghi (Wolf Prize winner), Alanna Schepartz (Renowned Chemist), Joachim Frank (Nobel Prize in Chemistry), Harvey Milk (Gay rights pioneer), William Kennedy (Pulitzer Prize winner), Carolee Carmello (Famous Actress), and Richard E. Stearns (Turing Award winner).

M.S. in Computer Science
  • Duration - 2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
  • Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Data Science MS
  • Duration - 1.5-2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
  • Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Full Time MBA
  • Duration - 2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
  • Fees - INR 20.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Business Administration Major
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
  • Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Information Science MS
  • Duration - 1.5-2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - GRE : 300, IELTS : 6.5
  • Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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B.S. in Computer Science
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
  • Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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B.S. in Informatics
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
  • Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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M.S. in Biological Sciences
  • Duration - 1.5-2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
  • Fees - INR 16.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Economics MA
  • Duration - 1 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
  • Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Duration - 2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
  • Fees - INR 16.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Public Health MPH
  • Duration - 1.5-2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, TOEFL : 98
  • Fees - INR 16.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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B.S. in Computer Engineering
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
  • Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 70
  • Fees - INR 17.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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B.S. in Chemistry
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 70
  • Fees - INR 17.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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B.S. in Mathematics
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 70
  • Fees - INR 17.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Accounting MS
  • Duration - 2 Years
  • Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
  • Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

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Entry Criteria

CoursesExams
MS - 5 CoursesGRE - 300 & Above
IELTS - 6.5 & Above
TOEFL - 79-98
MIM - 2 CoursesIELTS - 6.5 & Above
TOEFL - 79 & Above
GMAT - Accepted
BBA - 1 CourseSAT - Accepted
IELTS - 6 & Above
TOEFL - 79 & Above
BSc - 3 CoursesIELTS - 6 & Above
TOEFL - 70 & Above
PTE - 50 & Above
BE/Btech - 3 CoursesSAT - Accepted
IELTS - 6 & Above
TOEFL - 79 & Above
MBA - 1 CourseGMAT - Accepted
IELTS - 6.5 & Above
TOEFL - 79 & Above
Other Courses - 1 CourseIELTS - 6.5 & Above
TOEFL - 79 & Above
GRE - Accepted

Admission Requirement

DocumentsSOP - Not required
LOR - Needed for all courses
Essays - Not required
CV - Needed for few courses
Additional documents - Required
Application feesUSD 75
Type of deadlineDepends on course
Intake Season & DeadlinesFall - 1ˢᵗ Feb - 1ˢᵗ Jul 2021
Spring - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2020 - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2021

Approximate Fees

CoursesDurationTuition Fees
MS - 5 Courses18 - 24 MonthsINR 16.6L - 19.7L
USD 22,650 - 26,890
MIM - 2 Courses1 - 2 YearsINR 19.7L
USD 26,890
BBA - 1 Course4 YearsINR 21.6L
USD 29,428
BSc - 3 Courses4 YearsINR 17.4L
USD 23,710
BE/Btech - 3 Courses4 YearsINR 21.6L
USD 29,428
MBA - 1 Course24 MonthsINR 20.6L
USD 28,181
Other Courses - 1 Course2 YearsINR 16.6L
USD 22,650

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