Degree Programs

UB offers the widest range of academic programs — including 100 undergraduate majors and 60 minors — of any public institution in New York or New England. You can also customize your studies through our many special or joint majors.

Undergraduate Graduate

The ability to choose your own path

We offer the largest menu of academic programs in New York State, with more than 110 undergraduate degrees (including combined degrees), and more than 300 graduate, professional and certificate programs. Choose one of our programs, or design your own.

See all Undergraduate Majors, Minors and Certificates

Combined degree programs

Chemistry lab of Javid Rzayev in the Natural Sciences Complex.

Our combined degree programs can help you earn your bachelor’s and master’s in as little as five years instead of the usual six! Choose from a range of academic areas, including biological sciences, business administration and medicinal chemistry.

> Learn more about combined degrees

Create your own major

Student and Professor.

UB allows you to work with faculty sponsors to develop your own major, integrating specific kinds of knowledge to tailor a program that meets your individual academic goals.

Learn more about special majors
> Special Studies BA
> Special Studies BS

Pre-professional programs

Architecture Students Building Model.

UB’s large selection of academic offerings includes coursework in six pre-professional programs that lead to degrees in architecture, dentistry, health, law, medicine or social work.