Founded in 1846, UB is a public research university and the largest, most comprehensive campus in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is known for its programs in engineering, medicine, and pharmacy.
Address: 12 Capen Hall, 14260 Buffalo, New York, United States
Engineering, Health Sciences, Pharmacy
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Flagship of SUNY system. Comprehensive research university with schools of medicine, engineering, pharmacy, law, etc. Member of AAU.
Research:
A major research university with strengths in engineering (earthquake engineering, materials), life sciences and medicine, pharmacy, and information science. High research activity.
Famous Alumnis:
Bram Stoker (honorary, may be incorrect reference), Wolf Blitzer, Harvey Weinstein (attended), Tom Fontana
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7000
Current students***:
32000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
280000
Pros
Comprehensive public research university, strong programs in health sciences and engineering, good value as a SUNY flagship.
Cons
Located in Buffalo which has harsh winters and economic challenges, large student population, some older campus facilities.
Best For
Students seeking a comprehensive public research university education with diverse programs, particularly in engineering, health sciences, or pharmacy, in the Western New York region.
- Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Medical Devices, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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