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Why UB?

You did it!

Your academic performance, commitment and drive are just some of the reasons why we said yes to you. Now it’s our chance to show you why you should say yes to UB. Here’s why students like you choose the Blue and White.

• Smart people go here. UB is among the best in the nation — a top 40 public university and the No. 1 public in New York — because of our outstanding students and faculty. Our exceptional community is how we get to the top — and why we stay there.
• A UB degree opens doors. With 268,000+ UB alumni across 50 states and 150 countries, you will find meaningful alumni connections almost anywhere.
• Buffalo is a top college town. With a fast-growing economy and nods from Travel + Leisure magazine as one of America’s Favorite Cities and America’s Friendliest City, Buffalo is a great place to spend four years (or more).
• Our campus is more than a backdrop. Oozefest. Sports. Fall Fest. 300+ student-run organizations. Never a dull moment. That’s how we do it here.
• We want you to build your own path. Whether you want to conduct research alongside renowned faculty, improve the community through volunteering or expand your horizons by studying abroad, we make it possible to discover and explore your greatest passions.
• Your friends for life are here. Students come to UB from across the country and around the world. They’re dynamic, thoughtful and ready to show you the true meaning of community.