Semantic Coherence: University at Buffalo – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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Dedication to a more resilient and sustainable future2/23/26
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An exceptional environment where curious minds thrive2/23/26
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Creative solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges2/23/26
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Inspiration for the next generation to find their purpose and their path2/23/26
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A commitment to communities here and around the globe2/23/26
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Inspiration for the next generation to find their purpose and their path2/23/26
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Creative solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges2/23/26
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An exceptional environment where curious minds thrive2/23/26
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Dedication to a more resilient and sustainable future2/23/26
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Adventure around every corner, memories to last a lifetime2/23/26
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Dedication to a more resilient and sustainable future2/23/26
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Creative solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges2/23/26
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Inspiration for the next generation to find their purpose and their path2/23/26
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Adventure around every corner, memories to last a lifetime2/23/26
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A commitment to communities here and around the globe2/23/26
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[H2] We have your major
Nutrition science? Artificial Intelligence? Media study? Global affairs? Dance? Aerospace engineering? International trade? Medicinal chemistry? Communication? Neuroscience? Arts management? Applied mathematics? Criminology? Environmental design? Cognitive science? Artificial Intelligence? Music? Biotechnology? Geological sciences? Indigenous studies? Whatever your passion, you’ll find your path at New York’s flagship university. UB is No. 1 in the Northeast for its range of 500+ degree programs. And we’re always creating more. Explore majors Browse schools and colleges
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Arts & CultureCreativity and community bloomed at Spring into Art. See the highlights
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Student ExperienceBig smiles, glitzy caps and True Blue pride: See commencement photos
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Science & NatureWhat an ancient ‘reverse snowbelt’ could mean for Buffalo’s future
[H2] See how our research improves lives
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“UB is investing a lot in faculty. The result is better education and more rigorous, impactful research.”10/15/25D. Michael Applegarth Faculty, School of Social Work
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“UB really allowed me to explore my interests. I could see what was out there and discover a great career path for myself.”10/15/25Meg BA ’08, MSW ’10
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“I’ve been very fortunate to have great mentors who have guided me and provided tremendous support through the trajectory of my research career.”10/15/25Remi Adelaiye-Ogala Faculty, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
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“UB allows me to experience other cultures and find connections and network with people who push me to be the best I can be.”10/15/25Holliday Student
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“UB offers a welcoming culture of collaboration. The amount of interdisciplinary research and diversity is exciting. I haven’t seen that anywhere else.”10/15/25Mohamed Aly Etman Faculty, School of Architecture and Planning previous next #36 public university in U.S.1st SUNY invited to join AAU#1 public university in NYS for research activity#2 in U.S. for climate action12:1 student/faculty ratio Learn more about UB Pause background video
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[H2] Undergraduate
150+ undergraduate degree programs to help you achieve your career goals.
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UB is renowned for the special attention it gives to international undergraduate students.
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[H1] Quick Facts About UB
The University at Buffalo, New York’s flagship and a member of the Association of American Universities, is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities. Our Rankings Our Place Our People How We Change Lives How We Change the World How We Have Fun
[H2] From every vantage point, we rank high
#1Public university in New York State QS World University Rankings top 5In U.S. for global impact of our health research Times Higher Ed Impact Rankings#36Public university in U.S. U.S. News & World Report#20In U.S. for hosting international studentsInstitute of International Education#9In Northeast for undergraduate entrepreneurship Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton ReviewTHIS COLUMN GETS HIDDEN!
[H2] UB is its own city...
3Campuses18 residence halls & apartment complexes housing approximately 7,500 students6 large ground-mount arrays generating enough electricity to power nearly 2,000 homes7 libraries housing about 4 million print and electronic volumes Learn more about UB’s campuses Learn more about sustainability at UB 1,172 acres197 buildings5,223 staff
[H2] These are the people who make it hum
Students Faculty 21,188 undergrads10,464 grads Learn more about our students 17% international, from 106 countries45% of domestic students racially/ethnically diverse31% of undergrads considered first generationScholarships and AwardsBorenGoldwaterFulbrightMarshallUdallDurandTrumanCritical Languageand many more
[H2] This is how we change lives
13 schools and colleges500+ degree programs12:1 student/faculty ratio700+ study abroad programs100% of students can pursue research, service or experiential learning from year one$430 million in financial aid/scholarships administered annually$1,238,000 ROI of a UB education over 30 years**College Factual Learn about admissions at UB Schools and CollegesArchitecture and PlanningArts and SciencesDental MedicineEducationEngineering and Applied SciencesJacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical SciencesLawManagementNursingPharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesPublic Health and Health ProfessionsRoswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Graduate DivisionSocial Work Learn more about UB’s schools and colleges
[H2] This is how we change the world
Research Alumni
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New York State’s flagship university
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First SUNY invited to join AAU (1989)$571millionAnnual spending on research
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$47.5 millionScience and Technology Center Awards*$65.1 millionClinical and Translational Science Awards**32 yearsContinuous funding for  Women’s Health Initiative***National Science Foundation | **National Institutes of Health Learn more about the impact of UB research
[H2] And this is what we do for fun
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16 Division I athletic programs
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500+ student clubs
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60-acre recreational lake
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5 fitness centers
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9 theaters / performance venues
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65-acre living woods
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1 fully equipped eSports arena
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Top 10 Places To See at UB4/19/24From historic reading rooms to high-tech research spaces, UB has something of interest for everyone. Here are a few of our favorite spots.
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No. 1: Baird Point and Lake LaSalle4/19/24Baird Point’s columns once graced the facade of Buffalo’s Federal Reserve Bank. Now they tower over Lake LaSalle, a serene 60-acre lake in the middle of North Campus.
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No. 2: Abbott Library4/19/24A handcarved mantelpiece. Antique chandeliers. Custom woodwork from the company that furnished the White House. Harry Potter called: He wants his common room back.
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No. 3: Center for the Arts4/19/24All kinds of performances take place in this multidisciplinary arts venue, some of the most dramatic under the CFA lobby’s two-story vaulted skylight.
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No. 4: The Bronze Bison4/19/24This stately bovid in front of the CFA, a favorite spot for taking photos and leaving messages, was modeled after a beloved original that stood in Buffalo’s historic Central Terminal.
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No. 5: The UB Solar Stroll4/19/24UB’s largest solar array, covering more than 24 acres and comprising 16,770 solar panels, is the ideal place to see the university’s climate commitment in action.
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No. 6: Davis Hall Cleanroom4/19/24At any hour of day or night, passersby can observe researchers hard at work creating next-gen nanodevices and other high-tech gizmos in this state-of-the-art cleanroom.
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No. 7: ‘Megumu Megumi’4/19/24Alumna Harumo Sato’s bold artwork on the ceiling of UB’s One World Café offers a feast for the eyes for diners noshing on dishes from around the globe.
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No. 8: Hayes Hall4/19/24From 19th-century asylum to ultramodern home for UB’s architecture school, this national landmark boasts a remarkable history. Its iconic clock tower rings every 15 minutes.
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No. 9: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences4/19/24The medical school’s six-story, light-filled atrium is a breathtaking sight. If your stomach can take it, it’s even more impressive viewed from one of the connecting bridges five stories up.
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No. 10: Structure for Outdoor Autonomy Research (SOAR)4/19/24At 24,000 square feet, this enclosed drone-testing facility outside Crofts Hall is one of the largest in the nation, and will help solidify UB’s leading role in this key 21st-century technology.previous next
[H1] Visiting UB
Start your journey to UB here. Find directions and campus maps, figure out what to do, and get all the information you need to plan your visit. Whether it’s for a quick tour or a longer stay, we are so excited to have you. Plan a Campus Visit Take a Virtual Tour  Take a Virtual Tour Interactive Campus Map
[H2] Planning Your Visit
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[H3] Getting Around
Maps, parking and transportation
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[H3] Dining on Campus
Locations, food trucks and menus
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[H3] Buffalo Niagara
Things to do and places to see in the 716
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[H3] Accommodations
Explore stays around town
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Come see UB!Prospective UB students and families are invited to join us for an in-person visit and walking tour of North Campus or a South Campus walking tour. Registration is required.  Plan a campus visit.
[H2] Directions to UB
To Buffalo To North Campus To South Campus To Downtown Campus Getting Between Campuses
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[H2] By Air
The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is only an hourlong flight from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
[H2] By Train
Amtrak services the Buffalo Niagara region with two train stations: Exchange Street Station, located in downtown Buffalo near our light rail line, and Depew Station, in the Buffalo suburbs, a 20-minute drive from UB’s North Campus.
[H2] By Bus
Bus service to Buffalo is offered through Greyhound, Megabus and Trailways, with stops in downtown Buffalo and at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. (The downtown bus station is conveniently close to our Metro light rail line.)
[H3] Printable Maps (PDF)
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