Welcome

Welcome to the Canadian Studies Advanced (Graduate) Certificate Program at the University at Buffalo. Launched in 2007, the program mobilizes and draws upon a wide range of faculty expertise and interest in Canada.

It is vital for citizens on both sides of the border to understand one another. Canada is the closest and most important ally and partner of the United States. Over a billion dollars (US) in goods and services crosses the Canadian-American border every day, making our bilateral economic relationship the largest in the world. More than 300 million cross-border trips are made every year. The border separating Canada and the US is the longest undefended border in the world. Not only do we share a common heritage and centuries of peaceful history, we share a common destiny.

UB is uniquely situated to contribute to the broadening and deepening of understandings of Canada, and indeed, to enhance our appreciation of the binational relationship. Situated mere miles from the border, our geographic proximity to Canada makes it possible to engage with the country and its people with ease. The cross-border experience is experienced with an intimacy and intensity that facilitates, and underscores the importance of, understanding our relationship.

For our part, UB's faculty have long appreciated the importance of studying Canada. We are among the most active campuses in the entire United States when it comes to research and teaching on Canada. We are, therefore, an excellent place for you to study Canada and the cross-border relationship.

Students are encouraged to apply for our Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Canadian Studies on its own, or to fulfill its requirements while simultaneously earning a graduate or professional degree at UB. Certificate students are eligible to obtain necessary visa status and financial aid where appropriate. All students who complete this program will receive a SUNY transcript (if they are otherwise not enrolled at UB and a Certificate from the State University of New York. More importantly, they will be equipped to contribute to the enhancement of one of the most remarkable and intimate bi-national relationships in the world.

Munroe Eagles
Canadian Studies Program Director
Professor of Political Science