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The University at Buffalo Rankings 2025

Buffalo, New York, USA

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The University at Buffalo Ranking

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The University at Buffalo Ranking Highlights
The University at Buffalo University Ranking
The University at Buffalo US News & World Report Ranking 2024
The University at Buffalo QS Ranking 2025
The University at Buffalo THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
The University at Buffalo ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
The University at Buffalo Bloomberg Ranking 2023
The University at Buffalo Course Ranking
The University at Buffalo Student Reviews

The University at Buffalo
Ranking Highlights

Renowned for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, University at Buffalo has consistently secured top global university rankings. Offering a wide array of courses across various fields and disciplines for its students, University at Buffalo stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class education place for international students.

Rated A by Shiksha Grading, University at Buffalo is also rated A for courses, such as MS, MSN and BBA. Looking at the Shiksha Grading by Courses, most of the University at Buffalo courses are in the range of A and B+ grades.

Although there are multiple grading platforms accessible for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading stand out is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving on, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, University at Buffalo ranks #466, which is improving in comparison to its last year’s ranking, i.e., #491 in 2024. University at Buffalo also ranks #301 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, University at Buffalo witnessed a stable trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #301 in 2023. Additionally, University at Buffalo ranks #76 in US News 'National University' category in 2024.

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University Ranking

Overall University Grade

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Business Economics

Physics

Computer Science Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Mathematics

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The University at Buffalo
US News & World Report Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Global Universities	280	– / –	327
National University	93	89	76
Aerospace Engineering PG	35	32	35
Best Graduate Law Schools	98	94	125
Best Graduate Medical Schools	91	90	76
Biomedical Engineering PG	66	64	60
Chemical Engineering PG	43	34	35
Civil Engineering PG	35	41	37
Computer Engineering PG	50	52	55
Electrical Engineering PG	63	66	59
Graduate Business School	72	73	74
Mechanical Engineering PG	50	53	56
UG Business	84	108	103

The University at Buffalo
QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
World University	425	491	466
Biological Sciences	301	– / –	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	201	– / –	– / –
Engineering and Technology	348	362	– / –
Global MBA	151	151	– / –
Mathematics	451	– / –	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	401	– / –	– / –
Medicine	301	– / –	– / –
Nursing	101	– / –	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	151	– / –	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	401	– / –	– / –

The University at Buffalo
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
University	251	301	301
Arts and Humanities	301	251	251
Clinical and Health	201	301	201
Engineering	176	201	201
Law	201	151	176
Life Sciences	401	401	401
PG Business and Economics	301	301	401
PG Computer Science	201	201	176
Psychology	201	251	251

The University at Buffalo
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Universities	301	301	401
Law	101	101	– / –
Nursing	151	201	– / –
Physics	201	301	– / –
Political Sciences	201	201	– / –
Sociology	– / –	101	– / –

The University at Buffalo
Bloomberg Ranking 2023

Ranked by	2021	2022	2023
Best Business School USA	64	70	69

The University at Buffalo
Course Ranking

Shiksha has graded University at Buffalo streams, such as Engineering, Nursing, and Business & Management Studies with A, A, and B++ grades, respectively. The availability of multiple rankings on the web can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.

When it comes to global level course rankings of University at Buffalo, the Aerospace Engineering PG, Chemical Engineering PG, Nursing, and Global MBA courses of the university rank well in the rankings by US News and QS. Its Aerospace Engineering PG program has been ranked at #32 by US News 2024. Additionally, University at Buffalo ranks well for Chemical Engineering PG course as well. According to US News 2024, the Chemical Engineering PG course ranks at #34 in the 2024, whereas, in 2023, its ranking stood at #43.

In the rankings by QS Nursing 2023, University at Buffalo ranks at #101. Know more about University at Buffalo courses and subject rankings in the below article.

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BBA

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
US News & World Report - UG Business	84	108	103

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LL.M.

Ranked by	2021	2022	2023
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law	151	101	101
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools	-	98	94
THE (Times Higher Education) - Law	-	201	151

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M.A.

Ranked by	2021	2022	2023
QS - Sociology	-	251	-
QS - Communication and Media Studies	-	151	201
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences	151	201	201
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology	-	-	101
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities	-	301	251

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The University at Buffalo
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views

88% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.1

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.3

Value for money4.5

Public transportation4.4

Safety4

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration2.1

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MS Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.8

Buffalo - A great place to live and study.

Tips: I think the transition has been very successful in part due to on-campus resources. Information regarding specific things is available online on the university website. I am satisfied with my experience of the university's course and the country. Also, you get very much less chance as an international student to qualify for university scholarship.

Likes (Post study jobs): The job market is good for probably all fields and in accordance with the current situation. Also, incoming students can start to apply for internships before they arrive in the US. The internship and co-ops have a very high chance of getting converted into a full-time job.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Finding employers who will sponsor your visa once you graduate is hard to find since most employers prefer in-state employees for whom they don't have to sponsor a visa. But this case is different for different fields and depends on case-by-case basis.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2024Read more

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MS Engineering Science (Robotics) - Batch of 2024

3.9

If you're interested in Computer Science and want to save money, this university is a good choice

Tips: I'll break it down into points and keep it simple. Pros: - Above decent Computer Science courses - Easy on the pockets compared to other universities. - One of the biggest campuses in the entire New York State - A wide range of daily events and exciting activities to enjoy with a variety of student clubs to join. Cons: - Harsh winters. (Although you get used to it) - Poor on-campus job fair for international students. (You'll have to rely on online applications) - Some programs require international students to enrol in 12 credit minimum per semester in the first two semesters.

Likes (Indian Food): You'll find Indian food options on campus as well as off-campus. $12-13 would be a good estimate for the meal price. The Campus Dining C3 on the North campus serves Indian food once a week and you'll find 2-3 other Indian restaurants on the North Campus. There are a couple of Indian restaurants and food trucks near the south campus as well.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I would not recommend a permanent setting in Buffalo, as the temperatures tend to go very low and there aren't many companies around. It is a good idea to move to a different place in the USA after graduation. Although, while being a student, staying in Buffalo will help you save you substantial amount of money.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023

3.2

Difficult to find jobs. Overall, good university.

Tips: University is highly research-oriented with great labs. Good University with low tuition. If you join labs. Highly satisfied with the course and University. Getting visa is difficult. Specifically, H1B. It takes about 8-10 months to find a job.

Likes (Value for money): Tution fees is among the lowest in the US. The university is research-focused and research-oriented. You can finish Masters in less than 60 lakhINR. Good chances of getting campus dining jobs if you apply early. Few students get TA/RA too if you join labs. Buffalo is not too expensive as a city.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I won't like to permanently settle in this country. The chances are close to nil. Getting a green card is close to impossible unless you marry a citizen. H1B visa is also difficult as more and more students come to study every year. The country is saturated with Indian students.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024Read more

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MS Management Information Systems - Batch of 2023

3.9

Univeriversity at Buffalo is satisfactory and also value for money.

Tips: It's a good college and one of the top colleges in any state, but Buffalo as a city is small and there isn't much happening but because it is a public university and fees is less it makes it all worth it. It's a little hard to get a part-time job since it's limited but since the cost of living is less it's okay to not have one.

Likes (Quality of faculty): All the faculty are very knowledgeable and they focus on practical experience rather than bookish knowledge. You gain a lot of hands-on knowledge of various tools and technologies. You also get a lot of support for learning new things and making your own projects.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are a lot of employees who would not want to sponsor international students making it hard for students to find a job. And with Buffalo being a medical town it doesn't have a lot of IT jobs. There are only a selected few places that would hire international students and sponsor their visas.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.8

A sweet start but neverending anxiety and crying until you reach the last semeter.

Tips: If you are taking MS in CSE, it will be hectic. Especially because you have 4 courses every semester. Apart from that, the weather is harsh. Snowfall for 8 months. It is beautiful in summer, spring and fall but the winter is too much. You have to wear all your winter gear and make sure you wont get a frostbite. Try to find a part-time job to meet your expenses which would be helpful. Honestly, the curriculum was so hectic we didn't get the time to fully enjoy the student life in US. Although some of them did find a way. It's a great learning experience though. Try to meet professors and explore projects happening on campus. UB has solid courses and assignments also some professors are exceptional in teaching. You will like the first few snowfalls but not when you have to go for an early class in 3 feet of snow. The summer and spring are worth it. It's a whole package.

Likes (Public transportation): Stampedes (university buses) every 10-15 mins (if you are unlucky it might take 30min once in a while) that go from south campus to North campus. It has designated stops. Convenient and runs till late night. Also has a shuttle service if your house is far from the main circle.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are a couple of options on campus for Indian food. And a few near South campus where most of the students prefer to stay. For other Indian places, you have to go to downtown which is a bit far but has good options. Definitely try Zaika. For the first two semesters you won't be willing to spend $15-20 for a meal so will be cooking yourself until you get comfortable spending in dollars.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.4

Good education with value of money

Tips: At UB you'll meet people from different backgrounds, most are from India and then China. Besides just studying you'll grow a lot personally. When it comes to scholarships, there are a lot but always advise to apply for it before coming to university.

Likes (Value for money): Compared to other universities in US, fees at the University of Buffalo are much lower. And it depends on your field of study. If you are taking any course from management school it can cost you around 50 Lacs in INR and if it is any MS course it will go up to 30 Lacs in INR.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Settlement options depend on which company you are going to join. If it is a good company you may get H1B which is the first step of any F1 Student. There are other options like getting a green card through family, starting a start-up etc. But still, there are a lot of things that come to play. Overall settlement options are very limited for students from India.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2024Read more

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