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    Geography MA

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    Buffalo, USMAIn-person2 years
    $64,590.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    62%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Geography MA at University at Buffalo is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Buffalo, US. Tuition is $64,590.

    About the program

    The program requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of geography, with options for general study or concentrations such as GIS, International Trade, Earth Systems Science, or Environmental Modeling & Analysis. Students complete a research project or competency portfolio as the culminating experience.

    Focus: both
    QS: 491
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min University minimum is 79 iBT, however, our department generally desires a higher score
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall (with no section below 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Geography MA at University at Buffalo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Geography MA at University at Buffalo is $64,590 across 30 required credits.
    Is Geography MA at University at Buffalo online or in-person?
    Geography MA at University at Buffalo is offered in-person.
    How long does Geography MA at University at Buffalo take to complete?
    Geography MA at University at Buffalo is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Geography MA at University at Buffalo?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.9 Undergraduate GPA
    How competitive is Geography MA at University at Buffalo?
    Geography MA at University at Buffalo reports an acceptance rate of approximately 62%.