Accreditations

Multiple independent agencies accredit our programs, ensuring that we provide our students with a high quality education.

Accreditation signifies that we have met established standards for structure, function and performance. The accreditation certificate is the most visible result of the process. Its ultimate value lies in the ongoing self-analysis, peer review and participation in broader conversations about engineering education that it engenders.

Accrediting agencies verify that our school’s curriculum is current, rigorous and wide-ranging. They confirm that our facilities, research support, professional development and other resources prepare our students for lifelong learning and excellence in the engineering profession.

Association of American Universities

The University of Buffalo has been a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1989.

The AAU is a nonprofit association of 60 U.S. and two Canadian preeminent public and private research universities. It focuses on national and institutional issues that are important to research-intensive universities, including funding for research, research and education policy, and graduate and undergraduate education.

Learn more about the AAU

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences was reaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education on June 26, 2014.

The Commission is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations, and resources. It examines each institution as a whole, rather than specific programs within institutions.

Learn more about the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

ABET

ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

Programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET meet the educational requirements to become a licensed professional engineer in New York State.

Learn more about ABET
  • Aerospace Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Aerospace Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Biomedical Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Biomedical Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Chemical Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Chemical Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Civil Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Civil Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Computer Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Computer Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Computer Science BS
    7/10/24
    The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Programs.
  • Electrical Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Electrical Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Environmental Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Environmental Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Industrial Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Industrial Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • Mechanical Engineering BS
    7/10/24
    The Mechanical Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.