Part of the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, the Urban and Regional Planning department provides a comprehensive education covering urban design, planning theory, environmental planning, and community development. The program strongly emphasizes research, an interdisciplinary approach, social justice, and hands-on studio-based learning. Leveraging its Buffalo location as a living laboratory, the department offers significant opportunities for community engagement and practical experience. Students benefit from diverse research areas, faculty expertise, and robust career support, preparing them for impactful roles in government, consulting, and community organizations through accredited professional and research-focused graduate programs.
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The State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo or UB) is a public research university with two campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. It was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of the two flagship institutions of the SUNY system. As of fall 2020, the university enrolled 32,347 students in 13 schools and colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York.
