Welcome Class of 2025

You earned a seat at UB because of your potential—to develop your future, to help shape UB, and to contribute your unique gifts to our larger society. From the extraordinary pool of talented students who applied this year, in the end, we were looking for you. We are so excited to welcome you to UB!

Students walking by Davis Hall on the North Campus.

Get to know SEAS

We have designed your first year to combine large-school opportunity with a small-school sense of belonging. You’ll have the resources of a major research institution – like cutting-edge facilities and faculty at the forefront of their fields – as well as the opportunity to work together on small teams to learn how engineers approach and model real world problems.

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Meet Your Advisor

Our advisors assist students in meeting their academic and career goals through student-centered, holistic advisement services that span personal, social, financial, emotional, cultural and ethnic spheres.

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Our Global Community

The First Year Experience

Student Life in SEAS

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Aerospace Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

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Engineering Science

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Material Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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Learn what it's like to be a SEAS student.

Discover real-world opportunities.

Learn why current students chose UB.

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"It is so important to enjoy our beautiful world, and do what we can to leave it better than we found it."

3/7/23

Sydney Gallo
Environmental engineering student

"I am passionate about helping others. Whether it be through engineering or volunteering my time or even giving people directions on campus, there’s such a gratification to know you may have made their lives at least a little bit better."

3/7/23

Angelique Jan Miane
Mechanical engineering student

"UB’s engineering program teaches you real engineering processes right off the bat."

1/13/23

John Toftegaard
Biomedical engineering student

“I chose UB for its location and because it offers a great engineering program for an affordable price.”

8/24/22

Riley Blasiak
Civil and environmental engineering student

“I chose UB because it is a top SUNY school with a great engineering program and a lot of diversity.”

11/21/22

Esther Saula
Civil engineering student

"Building a strong network of colleagues is one of the best things you can do in college. So get as involved in as many things as you can handle because the people you meet are the people that are going to follow you through college and you are only as strong as your network when it comes to jobs!"

12/9/21

Liam Christie
Electrical engineering student

"Outside of classes, there are countless opportunities to get involved in engineering clubs, research or projects."

12/14/22

Amy Faville
Mechanical engineering student

"The UB faculty is a team of passionate and hard-working mentors who make you think out of the box."

8/24/22

Titiksha Singh
Mechanical engineering student

"My experience in Dr. Xia's lab made me interested in imaging technology, which is something I hope to continue with in my professional career."

3/26/21

Purvi Patel
Biomedical engineering student

“The professors are amazing, and are on the cutting edge of research in their field. The opportunities and knowledge you’re able to gain from them at Buffalo is astounding.”

6/17/22

Jimmy Harter
Aerospace engineering student

"I am particularly passionate about effecting change within the prosthetics field by getting better quality prosthetics for amputees."

3/7/23

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

"I chose to go to UB because of the affordable cost for a high-quality education right here in Buffalo."

2/3/21

Kamal Patel
Biomedical Engineering

“Through student clubs I have found a sense of community with people that motivate me and inspire me every day. ”

11/21/22

Lisa Kanbur
Computer science student

"When I moved to the U.S. from India, pursuing a better education, I had to start from scratch. I am so grateful for the delightful and supportive group of people I have been blessed to know and love at UB and in Buffalo."

11/21/22

Esther Jose
Industrial engineering student

“Being a part of a sorority of women in engineering has been an empowering experience.”

12/14/22

Megan Cassidy
Environmental engineering student

"My favorite part about the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is the amount of career opportunities that come with being involved with the club."

11/21/22

Sebastian Cisneros
Computer science student

"The amount of extracurriculars, research opportunities and professional connections SEAS provides makes UB the ideal place to launch your career!"

12/9/21

Mary Rola
Industrial engineering student

"It has always been easy to find study groups and like-minded individuals within the UB engineering community."

8/24/22

Boluwatife Ibitayo

Biomedical engineering student

“Join a club, society, or Greek organization at UB. The sense of community changed my entire college experience for the better.”

1/18/22

Madison Ciccarella
Mechanical engineering student

"There is a sense of camaraderie among the engineering students that makes it feel like you are going to class with 200 friends rather than strangers."

9/22/22

Max Magee
Aerospace engineering student

“Thanks to these hands-on opportunities, I have been able to gain valuable experiences that have set me apart and have helped me earn internship offers for this upcoming summer.”

11/21/22

Fernando Ramos Siguenza
Mechanical and aerospace engineering student

"The SEAS Professional Development Blueprint has served as an invaluable reference, assisting me in making informed decisions on career preparation and graduate school."

12/14/22

Anoop Kiran
Aerospace engineering student

"I think the best way to grow as an engineer is to apply the concepts that are learned in courses, and go above and beyond the curriculum through projects."

3/7/23

Shardul Nitin Saptarshi
Mechanical engineering student

"The sense of community among the students is amazing. There are people I've known since freshman year that I still see every day, yet I always find new faces who are immediately welcomed into the engineering groups."

3/7/23

Auburn Schwartzmeyer
Mechanical engineering student

“I enjoy how research-oriented the professors are, and how open they are to working with undergraduates.”

11/21/22

Alex Liu
Computer science student

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Our Buildings

Our Facilities

Cleanroom
3/2/21
UB offers a multidisciplinary cleanroom with class 1000 space and class 100 working areas – a facility well-equipped for electronic device research, processing and development, materials characterization, microfabrication and other processes. Within these highly controlled environments, pollutants and airborne particles are minimized through extensive filtration systems.
Computing Facilities
3/31/21
Our buildings house a number of computer laboratories and classrooms, supported by Science and Engineering Node Services.
Design Studio
3/2/21
The Design Studio comprises a Reverse Engineering Lab (RevEng Lab) and the DaVinci Lab. The studio consists of a variety of tools, measurement devices and materials to support tinkering via product teardown, ideation and modification. Concepts can be implemented through the complementary tinkering spaces.
Digital Manufacturing Laboratory
3/2/21
The Digital Manufacturing Lab houses a variety of 3D printing/ additive manufacturing technologies, software and capabilities for modeling and digital design, and manufacturing and analysis. Home to high-definition 3D digital scanners, desk-top and professional grade printers, the lab provides capabilities for precision rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing of 3D objects and parts.
Electronics Tinkering Laboratory
3/2/21
The Electronics Tinkering Lab has scheduled hours for students to work on fabrication and tinkering with electronics under guidance from lab supervisors. Students will learn a range of skills and tools, including bread boarding, soldering, circuit design and simulation software, and power supplies and function generators.
Engineering Machine Shop
3/2/21
The SEAS Engineering Machine Shop supports experimental research, student clubs and course requirements. This recently renovated facility features a new CNC lathe and CNC milling machine, three new engine lathes with digital readouts, a TIG welder, a 3D printer, and a modern conference room. Highly skilled staff provide technical support for faculty, staff and students.
Materials Characterization Laboratory
3/2/21
The Materials Characterization Lab offers equipment for liquid, powder, surface and bulk materials characterization, as well as expert analytical services for product quality assurance, failure analysis, and forensic evaluations.
Motion Simulation Lab
3/2/21
The motion-based driving simulator is a high-fidelity tool for training, education, and transportation and behavioral research. The 6-DOF motion platform, 360º degree visual display system and interactive driver controls create an authentic driving experience.
Stevens Center
3/2/21
The Stevens Center is a collaborative meeting space for undergraduates made possible by the generosity of Scott and Coleen Stevens and a UB President’s Circle grant. The space is accessible to all SEAS undergrads during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Afterhours and weekends, the space is accessible to juniors and seniors via UB swipe card.
Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory
3/2/21
The University at Buffalo's Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory provides research services for the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, MCEER, and R&D services for industry.