UB at a Glance
UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence and making a positive impact on the world.
Rankings and Pride Points
Top 2%
One of only 62 schools in the elite Association of American Universities.
No. 1 New York Public
The top public university in New York State, and no. 28 among public universities nationwide.
Top 40
Rated among the top 40 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
A City on the Rise
One of the New York Times' famous 52 Places to Go.
Source: #1 New York Public: Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Ranking
Who We Are
| Name | University at Buffalo The State University of New York | |
| Affiliation | A flagship institution in the State University of New York system, UB is the largest and most comprehensive campus in the 64-campus SUNY system. It is a member of the Association of American Universities. | |
| Founded | 1846 | |
| Overview | UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enable us to reach others every day. | |
| President | Satish K. Tripathi | |
| Athletics | Division I, Mid-American Conference | |
| Mascot | Victor E. Bull |
Programs and Schools
Degree Programs
Worldwide Opportunities
- Partnerships with 90 universities around the globe
- 1,000+ study abroad opportunities across seven continents
Schools and Colleges
Our People
World-Renowned Faculty
Our faculty have won many prestigious awards; these include:
- Nobel Prize
- Pulitzer Prize
- National Book Award
- National Medal of Science
- MacArthur Foundation “genius award”
Notable Alumni
Here are just a few of our celebrated graduates:
- Award-winning journalist for CNN — Wolf Blitzer
- Co-founder of the largest Chinese-language search engine — Li Yanhong (Robin Li)
- Former astronaut — Ellen Shulman Baker
- Superstar NFL linebacker — Khalil Mack
- CEO of Girls, Inc. — Judy Vredenburgh
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Our Campuses
Located in upstate New York, UB includes three distinct campuses throughout the Buffalo-Niagara region.
Our Research
We seek knowledge that leads to new cures, improved processes, stronger materials, faster computers, smarter software, smaller machines and thousands of other improvements. Our faculty have contributed to life-changing inventions including a test for cancer, pattern recognition software, and a 3-D viewer and data transmission system.
Our Financial Impact
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| Research | $401.6 million (FY 2017) | |
| Endowment | $659 million (FY 2017) | |
| Economic Impact | $1.63 billion (FY 2017) |
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Ranked Best for Value
UB students receive a top-notch education with tuition at a fraction of the cost of a private college or university of comparable quality.