Annual Report

To enhance the experiences of international students by providing the highest levels of knowledge and expertise in immigration advising, advocacy,and programming to the UB campus community. In addition, we are dedicated to building and maintaining partnerships across the campus to encourage international student well-being, and academic and professional success.

Developed with the goals of enhancing cultural awareness and building social connections, our yearly trips program continues to be a highlight of the international student experience at UB. The average trip rating on our post-trip survey this year was 4.7 stars. 

Our Trips & Activities page shows our planned programs for the current semester. 

The International Student Advisory Council brings together a diverse representation of UB's international students, providing a direct line of communication between international students, International Student Services, and our campus partners. These volunteer leaders share the needs and challenges of their peers with the goal of improving the international student experience at UB.

The ISB is a globally recognized benchmarking tool designed to measure the experiences and satisfaction of international students. It provides universities with insights into various aspects of international student life. Administered internally as the UB Student Barometer Survey, it was sent in Fall 2024 to all enrolled UB international students, and had a response rate of 33.45%. 

• 92% are satisfied with their overall experience
• 86% of undergraduates & 90% of graduate students consider UB good value for money
• 90% of undergraduates & 94% of graduate students rated their arrival process positively*
• 91% feel welcomed
• 94% are satisfied with support services at UB**
• 92% feel happy with life at UB
• 92% feel prepared for their career

*Arrival includes pre-arrival programs, orientation, meeting academic staff, course registration, introductions to support services, campus and local area orientation and extra-curricular activities. 

** Support services include IT, libraries, counseling, career services, housing, health services, dining, accessibility resources, tutoring and sports facilities. 

The Office of International Education and the broader UB community want to ensure that international students, regardless of where they’re from, have the financial support they need during times of crisis and emergency. This fund provides emergency assistance to international students in financial distress.

Please email iss@buffalo.edu with any questions.