Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Industrial Engineering
The PhD program provides advanced study and training to prepare students to be research scholars, with expertise in human factors, operations research, or production systems.
ISE is committed to research and educational excellence across the broad range of industrial and systems engineering disciplines - including operations research, production systems, manufacturing, quality, simulation, and human factors.
The University at Buffalo has three campuses: the North Campus in suburban Amherst, the South Campus on Main Street in a North Buffalo neighborhood and the growing Downtown Campus, encompassing several buildings in downtown Buffalo.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $32160 | $32160 | $32160 | $32160 |
| Other Fees | $3520 | $3520 | $3520 | $3520 |
| Total Fees | $35680 | $35680 | $35680 | $35680 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 309 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Requirements:
- A bachelor degree or masters degree
- Official transcripts of all previous education
- GRE scores are required
- Letters of recommendations
- A personal statement highlighting past experience, achievements etc
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 550 for PBT; 79 for IBT; 8.5 for Essentials
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5
- Duolingo: Minimum 120
- Cambridge English: Minimum 185 in either advanced or proficient