University at Buffalo Reviews

"High academics, large school. Many students, and sometimes difficult to be a standout"

"I loved going to the University at Buffalo. The teachers were wonderful. I live in the area so it was nice to get that big school feel living locally. Everything is easy to get to. The libraries are the best."

"As a student of the University at Buffalo School of Law I expect the best methods of instruction from my professors. I have experienced nothing short of the best. The school makes it a point to ensure the first-year students are paired with the best instructors for the introductory courses. The writing course is mandatory and they push you hard, but also go over any mistakes you make to help you better understand the writing style of the legal world. The administration is welcoming and has an open door policy for any student seeking assistance beyond the classroom. Not only does the school care about academic success, but they spend time helping students chart a course to success. This is evident through the work the career services department plays in helping students seek scholarships, internships, externship, clinical courses and careers pot graduation. I highly recommend this institution to all students interested and ready for a rigorous, but rewarding academic journey.Read Less"

"The orientation for new students to the program discussed how few jobs there are in the field (not exactly a good way to boost morale). Good paying jobs do exist, but are, albeit, not local, and may take a few years of lesser work experiences to obtain. Career placement services were almost non-existent at U.B. (or inefficient, not applicable, or generally indifferent), and that appeared to be a campus-wide issue, not just one with my department. This degree is manageable for working professionals, and there are plenty of internships in the area. The faculty are knowledgeable. The greatest issue is simply finding a good paying job after graduating. Your chances are better with most other degrees, unless you have another specialization to combine with the M.S. (which was an M.L.S. when I attended), and/or you are willing to leave the area for the right opportunity.Read Less"

"UB provided me with a well rounded architecture education. I feel confident in my internships as well as moving forward in my graduate career. The facilities and services provided are far better than other schools I looked at. They get visiting speakers and professors from all over the world with all sorts of different interests and backgrounds."

"University at Buffalo is a great place. The program that I am pursuing provides me with lot of hands on experience which will help me in practicing dentistry efficiently once I graduate. It has excellent diversity, with so many wellness programs, encouraging us towards a healthy lifestyle."

"it is a great school that prepared me for the real world"

"I loved my school. The teachers were great. You could be a number or be super involved and it was up to you. The campus was fun and I made great friends. they even helped with internships and job placement"

"I really enjoyed my college for, especially for the a field that uses computer. They had a great technology department/wing and I it was awesome to be able to learn about something I enjoy"

"Great resources, good professors, but classes are large so don't expect much individualized attention unless you actively seek it."

"There are some wonderful Professors at this school, especially within the History department. The students are wonderful and helpful. I am glad that I chose UB!"

"Big classes, more focused on research than on quality of teaching. Some smaller departments are better than others"

"Loved my school, but the STEM majors have a lot of professors that are there to only do research and they don't care about students unless they can help them with their research. You see this a lot in the beginning core classes, but as you specialize more, it gets better."

"It was a great experience with lots of practical hands on experience. opportunities to get involved in activities that interest you outside of class."

"The University at Buffalo provides an outstanding and competitive education in a small city atmosphere. The campus is an asset to Western New York and it's residents."

"The University at Buffalo is a great place to attend school. There student population is extremely diverse, and there are many options for graduate assistantships and on-campus part time work, which is helpful for the graduate population. SUNY Buffalo is a Research 1 institution and the entire campus is committed to academic excellence. There is a healthy competitive nature among graduate students in my particular program, and with other top notch grad programs on campus, such as the Medical and Law schools I am sure this attitude extends beyond the Liberal Arts. Another great pro of attending the University at Buffalo is the low cost of living in the Buffalo area. This is extremely helpful for graduate students who are struggling with financial hardship. One of the only downsides to this particular University is the transportation system. Unfortunately, there is no great away of getting from one place to the other, and the campus is fairly spread out. In addition, the school is situated rather far from grocery stores, malls, nightlife, and pharmacies. This remoteness makes it difficult for students who don;t have their own personal cars. There is a shuttle called the UB Stampede, but it does not run very often.Read Less"

"The curriculum mostly focused on electrical theory. This proves to be detrimental in searching for a job with no hands on experience. The workload mostly consists of things that do nothing to prepare a student for the work force."

"I attended the School of Pharmacy from 2002 to 2006 and earned a PharmD. I can not speak to the undergrad programs, but I will discuss the pharmacy school. The PharmD I earned allowed me to get a pharamcy license, so in that respect it has helped my career, but the same could be said of any pharmacy school. The teachers are mostly arrogant. The financial aid is poor. There are some scholarships available, but they are given out to the teachers' pets, and not awarded on the basis of need or merit. When I was ill, there was no compassion. I had a small child who atteneded day care at that time, and some classes were scheduled past the time her daycare closed. I tried to change sections for a better schedule, and was told it was not possible and that I should consider dropping out since I had a small child with a "difficult" schedule. If you decide to attend UB School of Pharmacy, either suck up to the teachers or you are on your own. It may be cheaper than other pharmacy schools, and the indifference may be the same at other schools, but I do not get any warm fuzzy feelings when I think of my time at UB.Read Less"

"College was one of the best experiences of my life and I would not give it up for anything. Specifically in Buffalo the balance of schoolwork and social life was amazing. There were plenty of places to get work done and plenty of places to go with friends or meet friends. My degree, and internship, have allowed me to gain a position with a top pharmaceutical company in the world and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend you find something you truly enjoy and go for it."

"I thought it was too large of a school to make friends at if you are a commuter student."