Plantain trees in the backyard of a house in Baracoa, Cuba, are a testament to the presence of Africa in the Caribbean.
The Program
Costs
All students will be signing up for the program through the University at Buffalo. Therefore, costs (tuition and fees) are the same as for any other UB student at the masters level.
For more information on in-state and out-of-state graduate tuition go to: Graduate Tuition page
Students will be responsible for making their own housing arrangements in Buffalo during the first and fourth semesters.
Studying abroad
The semesters in Mexico and Spain will require a study abroad program fee of $5,200. In both cases the fee will cover:
- Welcome dinner with faculty and on-site orientation session
- Room for the entire semester
- Transportation, room and board during study tours
- Repatriation insurance
- Administrative fee
In addition, students will be responsible for:
- Arranging their own transportation to Merida and Seville (round trip air fare)
- Getting to Merida and Seville in time for on-site orientation
- Personal expenses abroad
- Furnishing proof of of health insurance to UB Study Abroad Office
- Having a valid passport
- Obtaining student visas (if appropriate)
Please keep in mind that all costs are subject to change without previous notice.
Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship Program
The prestigious Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship Program is available to students in our program. We encourage all potential students to visit the Schomburg Fellowship program web site. Should the student meet all specified requirements we accept self-nominations.