About UB

Academic Opportunities

Students working togetherUB offers students an abundance of learning choices. With over 380 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs, and myriad continuing education options, there are more academic opportunities than any other public institution in New York or New England. Our study abroad programs, internship opportunities, and special major programs (which can be individually customized) allow UB students to develop the education they want. | Learn More

Unique Degrees

Center for Computational ResearchMany students choose UB because we offer degrees and programs that can only be found here. Our combined degree programs offer many options that allow students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in only five years, total. The special major permits undergraduate students to design their own majors. UB also offers many interdisciplinary majors.

Learning Environment

professor and studentAt UB, we take pride in offering our students a challenging learning environment. Our commitment to cutting-edge research and diverse creative activity is part of our interdisciplinary approach to education. From our state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities to our experienced and committed faculty to our investment in integrated technology resources, students graduate from UB with degrees that count and experiences that prepare them for careers of the twenty-first century.

A Great Place for Gifted Students

Students walkingEach year, UB invites exceptional incoming freshmen to join the University Honors College and receive merit-based scholarships annually for four years of undergraduate study. These students are the cream of a high-achieving crop, and many unique opportunities are open to them, including the Presidential Scholarship, and Performing and Creative Arts Scholarships. In addition, the Advanced Honors and University Scholars Programs are open to all UB students. | Learn More

The Proof Is in the Numbers

Students walkingUB students are a diverse group of high achievers, coming from nearly every state in the union and all around the world. Whether graduate or undergraduate, they all have in common a desire to be the very best at what they do—and they share a belief in UB as the perfect place to start.

Economic Benefits

Students talkingAs a flagship institution in the SUNY system, UB is a major research university offering a top-caliber education at a fraction of the cost of most private schools. There are also many scholarships and assistantships available—so both undergraduate and graduate students will have the opportunity to minimize debt after graduation. An elite education at a reasonable price: UB is a huge bargain. | Learn More

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