UB at a Glance
UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact.
Rankings and Pride Points
Top 1% in the World
Ranked No. 293 out of 19,788 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings.
Best of the Best
As an AAU member, recognized as one of the leading North American universities engaged in the highest levels of research.
No. 1 Public
The top public university in New York State and No. 31 in the nation, according to the WSJ/THE College Rankings.
Flagship Status
Recognized for advancing the state’s public higher education mission as a leading center for academics and research.
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 enables 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 96 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, including:
- 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)
- Co-founder and partner of Orangetheory Fitness — Ellen Latham
- Superstar NFL linebacker — Khalil Mack
- Executive producer and host of NPR’s “Fresh Air” — Terry Gross
By the Numbers
Our Campuses
Located in the Buffalo-Niagara region of upstate New York, UB has three distinct but closely connected campuses.
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
| Annual Revenues |
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| Research | $423.8 million (FY 2019-20) | |
| Endowment | $788 million (FY 2019-20) | |
| Economic Impact | $1.7 billion (FY 2019-20) |
Estimated Costs
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Graduate Students
Costs may vary per department/school and residential location/size.
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.