University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is a leading public research university in the United States and the flagship institution of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Founded in 1846, it is located in Buffalo, New York, and is one of the largest public universities in the state, with over 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

UB is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities (very high research activity) and is known for strong programs in engineering, business, health sciences, and computer science. It attracts students globally due to its affordable tuition, research opportunities, and strong academic reputation.

🌍 Global & National Rankings

The University at Buffalo consistently appears in major global ranking systems:

🌐 Global Rankings (2026)

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #410 worldwide
• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: #301–350 globally
• U.S. News Global Universities: around #369 (recent data)

🇺🇸 U.S. Rankings

• U.S. News Best Colleges 2026:
  • #75 overall (National Universities)
  • #36 among public universities
• Forbes 2025: #134 overall, #57 among public universities
• QS (U.S. public universities): #33 public universities in the U.S.

📊 Subject & Program Rankings

• Civil Engineering: Top 5 in U.S. (ARWU)
• Dentistry: Top 10 globally
• Business School: Highly ranked by Forbes, Bloomberg, and U.S. News
• Engineering (THE): #201–250 globally