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USD 33900

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The reality is, you’ve been studying communication your whole life. Every text you send, every smile you see, every podcast and news report you hear. it’s all communication. At UB, you’ll learn how humans relate to each other through different types of communication, how you can be a more effective communicator, how to analyze communication methods and more, all using a scientific-based approach.

Learning Outcomes

  • Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:
  • Students will develop an understanding of major domains and theories that define the field of communication, including the ability to define and apply theories relevant to their concentrations.
  • Students will develop an understanding of communication research methods, including:
  • The ability to describe fundamental procedures relative to various approaches to research
  • An understanding of critiques of each approach;
  • The ability to make a research argument including problem statement, hypotheses, evidence for testing hypotheses, and support of hypotheses based on evidence and reasoning
  • Students will develop an understanding of technologies associated with communication, including:
  • Knowledge of historical development in terms of society and culture
  • Knowledge of use and implications of technologies for research and professional use
  • Awareness of the theoretical and practical implications of new technologies for the students’concentration
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1180 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33900

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10800 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Transfer Scholarships

     

    BUF has confirmed the transfer scholarships below for Shorelight students.

     

    • Transfer students will be awarded a scholarship based on the GPA criteria below:
      • CGPA 2.5-2.99: $3,000 per year, $1,500 per semester
      • CGPA 3.0-4.0: $6,000 per year, $3,000 per semester
    • GPA is based on BUF's GPA conversion, not on the GPA listed on the transcript
    • These scholarships are awarded up to 4 semesters (2 years) total
    • A transfer student at BUF is anyone who has university coursework from an accredited (academic, NOT vocational) college/university, regardless of credits taken.

     

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