For Prospective Students
An undergraduate degree is many things: It's a statement of ambition. It's evidence of your ability to think beyond the present moment. It's a promise to yourself that you will persevere, no matter the challenges.
The University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences attracts the best and brightest minds from around the world. Are you next?
The College of Arts and Sciences offers more academic options than any other unit at UB. From the environment to economics, our students have the resources of a major research institution – like cutting-edge facilities and faculty at the forefront of their fields – combined with the support of a small university setting where individual student needs are recognized and respected.
Top 40 Status
The No. 36 public university in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Big City Vibes
2nd largest city in New York State, located minutes from an international border.
Expert Faculty
Winners of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Foundation "genius award" and more.
New York Flagship
Advancing public higher education with excellence in academics and research.
Personal Attention
The College has a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio—the best of SUNY's four university centers.
Affordable Living
Buffalo is one of the 25 Best Affordable Places to Live (U.S. News & World Report).
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All your questions answered, from mild to wild
Join host Zach Carr, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Communication, as he explores big questions for students in the UB College of Arts and Sciences while enjoying some unique chicken wings from Campus Dining and Shops!
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