Study Bachelor of Arts in History at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

"I love learning where we come from.""We need to understand the past if we want to create lasting social change.""History offers the most versatility in terms of learning about science, art, religion, politics and culture."Our students say it best-history is the key to understanding what happened, why it happened, and the impact it has on our lives today. And it’s one of the most flexible majors, since it lets you explore so many different interests. Ready for a bright future? Keep scrolling.What will I learn?Politics in Latin America. Science in Europe. Buddhism in East Asia. Gender in Africa, LGBTQ history in the U.S. and international relations in the Atlantic world. At UB, your classes will cover different a variety of time periods and regions. Whether you're debating in a small seminar class or creating podcasts with friends, you’ll learn to think analytically, consider context and make use of history for engaging in today's society. As one student said, "the history classes I’ve taken at UB have stayed with me long after finishing them."

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$28,500.00 per year

Living Expenses - 24900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$28,500.00 per year

Living Expenses - 24900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

If you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school that prepare you to succeed at university. UB uses a 4.0 grading scale, and we expect applicants to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B, or 83 on a 100-point scale.