Political Science at UB
UB Political Science majors at commencement
The UB Department of Political Science is a tight-knit, research-oriented and collegial community. We offer both undergraduate and graduate students the exceptional opportunity to work closely with world-class faculty and gain hands-on experience in a globally significant discipline.
Our Research
The award-winning Political Science faculty boast extensive records of producing high-impact, theoretically and methodologically rigorous research. In recent years, our faculty have authored or co-authored over 20 books while publishing many more edited, text or reference books, book chapters and articles in scholarly journals.
Of their more than 250 published articles, nearly 100 have appeared in journals ranked among the top 25 in the discipline, such as: American Political Science Review; American Journal of Political Science; Journal of Politics; World Politics; British Journal of Political Science; Comparative Politics; Comparative Political Studies; Political Research Quarterly; Political Science Quarterly; Public Opinion Quarterly; Journal of Conflict Resolution; International Studies Quarterly; Legislative Studies Quarterly; and American Politics Research.
Student Testimonials
"My UB PSC experience gave me the versatility and skills to be ready for an opportunity I never anticipated. And as I work today with a world-class team of researchers, consulting with communities on some of their most pressing challenges, I’m ever grateful for my campus experience at UB." – Joe Stefko, BA, MA, PhD in Political Science
Our Faculty
Degrees
Joint Degrees
Why UB?
UB is a place where you can challenge yourself, find your community and build a future. As New York’s flagship public research university, UB gives you the power of an R1 institution and the support of a campus that feels welcoming from day one.
What you’ll experience at UB
- Affordable excellence: Earn a top-tier education at a cost that supports your goals.
- Collaborative community: Learn from faculty and peers who care about your growth.
- Built-in opportunity: Get experience through research, internships and student clubs.
- A vibrant place to live: Buffalo offers friendly neighborhoods, a lively arts and food scene and easy access to Toronto and New York.
The UB difference
UB students get big-university advantages without losing the personal connections that make college meaningful. You’ll join a campus that encourages curiosity, celebrates different perspectives and gives you room to explore your path.