University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) stands as a beacon of public higher education and research, serving as one of two flagship institutions within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Known for its "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" classification, UB is a comprehensive academic powerhouse located across Buffalo and Amherst, New York. It is notably the largest public university in the state, enrolling nearly 32,000 students as of Fall 2023.

UB's rich history began on May 11, 1846, as a private medical college, co-founded by a group that included future U.S. President Millard Fillmore. Fillmore himself served as the university's first chancellor until 1874. Over the decades, UB expanded its offerings, eventually merging with the SUNY system in 1962, transforming into the robust public research university it is today.

Academically, UB is distinguished by its breadth and depth. It offers an impressive array of over 140 bachelor's, 220 master's, and 95 doctoral programs, alongside 55 combined degree options. The university is home to New York's largest state-operated medical, dental, education, business, engineering, and pharmacy schools, and uniquely houses SUNY's only law school. Its commitment to research is evident through its status as an Association of American Universities (AAU) member since 1989, boasting the largest endowment and most research funding within the SUNY system. With its motto "Mens sana in corpore sano" (Sound Mind in a Sound Body), UB fosters an environment of holistic development, complemented by its NCAA Division I Bulls athletic teams.