Prospective Students - University at Buffalo

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We’ve Got Your Program

From the sciences to the arts, choose from more than 100 undergraduate degrees, 205 master’s degrees and 94 doctoral and professional degrees. UB has the widest range of academic programs of any public institution in New York or New England.

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Exceptional Students

It’s not just our faculty who do amazing things. UB students do groundbreaking work of their own, leaving their mark on the university and the world around them.

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More Ways to Learn

Discover the learning options offered by our Undergraduate Academies, University Honors College, Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, and more.

Study Abroad

Taking classes in another country can be a life-changing experience. Eleven percent of our students study abroad—five times the national average. UB has exchange programs with 65 universities around the world.

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Life at UB

Life at UB doesn’t just take place in the classroom. We have more than 200 student clubs and organizations, a Division I athletics program and intramural and club sports.

Buffalo Niagara: Our Hometown

Buffalo is located in New York’s second-largest metropolitan area, known for its friendly residents, world-class cultural institutions and international flavor.

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Come Visit Us

Get a firsthand look at UB. We can help you plan your visit. Find out how to get here, where to stay and what to do once you’re on campus.

Costs, Scholarships and Financial Aid

Our tuition is only a fraction of the cost of attending a private college or university of comparable quality.

Admission Requirements

UB is an exceptional university looking for exceptional students. Find out what it takes to join our community.

How Do I Apply?

Applying to UB is fast, easy and secure. Choose the appropriate option to learn more.

UB Video Tour

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Let us show you around. Learn about undergraduate student life, diversity, research, our campus and outstanding faculty.

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Student Researchers

Watch this video in which UB faculty members across the disciplines discuss mentoring undergraduate students. See how you'll be supported by our faculty.

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Faces and Voices

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About Buffalo Niagara

Getting Around the City

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Buffalo is billed as the “20-Minute City” for its lack of traffic delays and blissfully brief commutes.
Family-Friendly Region

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Our strong sense of community, easy lifestyle and affordability are why Forbes magazine ranks Buffalo one of the top 10 U.S. cities to raise a family.
An International Border City

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Buffalo borders Canada and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade. Each year, thousands of Western New Yorkers visit the beaches of Fort Erie, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and cosmopolitan Toronto.
Things to Do in Buffalo

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In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do.
Affordable Living

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It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living and the housing market are well below the national average.
Weather: A Four-Season Region

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Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons, each remarkable in its own right.