Study abroad at Albany

Albany is the historic capital of the State of New York and the vibrant anchor of the Capital District and Tech Valley, located on the scenic Hudson River just 2.5 hours north of New York City. Albany is an internationally renowned center for public higher education, government policy, and nanotechnology innovation, home to the University at Albany, SUNY (UAlbany - premier R1 Doctoral Research University of the State University of New York system, globally top-ranked for Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and Atmospheric Science), Albany Medical College (prestigious private medical school founded in 1839), Albany Law School (the oldest independent law school in North America), Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), and College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE - global leader in semiconductor research). Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations (AACSB, ABET, Middle States). International students benefit from affordable living costs compared to NYC, rich New York State Capitol internship opportunities, and direct F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support.

Tuition fees in Albany for international undergraduate students at University at Albany, SUNY (UAlbany) range between $26,000 and $32,800 per academic year, while postgraduate Master's degrees range from $24,000 to $31,000 per year (with generous international merit-based scholarships up to $10,000/year). Private colleges (Albany Medical College, ACPHS) range between $35,000 and $55,000 per year. On-campus student dormitories and residential quads (Indian Quad, State Quad) cost between $800 and $1,300 per month (inclusive of meal plans), while off-campus student apartments in Center Square, Pine Hills, and Washington Avenue range from $650 to $1,200 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $900 and $1,600.

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon admission and submission of financial declaration (bank statement showing tuition and living costs for one academic year), the university issues the official electronic Form I-20. The student pays the I-901 SEVIS fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.