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)
Data Science MS
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Full Time MBA
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 20.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Business Administration Major
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Information Science MS
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 300, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Informatics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
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)
Economics MA
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 16.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Public Health MPH
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, TOEFL : 98
- Fees - INR 16.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 17.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Chemistry
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 17.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 17.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Accounting MS
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 19.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
Courses | Exams |
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MS - 5 Courses | GRE - 300 & Above IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79-98 |
MIM - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above GMAT - Accepted |
BBA - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
BSc - 3 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 70 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
BE/Btech - 3 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
Other Courses - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above GRE - Accepted |
Admission Requirement
Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Needed for all courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
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Application fees | USD 75 |
Type of deadline | Depends on course |
Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Feb - 1ˢᵗ Jul 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2020 - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2021 |
Approximate Fees
Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
MS - 5 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 16.6L - 19.7L USD 22,650 - 26,890 |
MIM - 2 Courses | 1 - 2 Years | INR 19.7L USD 26,890 |
BBA - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 21.6L USD 29,428 |
BSc - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 17.4L USD 23,710 |
BE/Btech - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 21.6L USD 29,428 |
MBA - 1 Course | 24 Months | INR 20.6L USD 28,181 |
Other Courses - 1 Course | 2 Years | INR 16.6L USD 22,650 |