Through globally focused academic programs and a multicultural learning environment, UB seeks to prepare students for life and work in an interconnected, global society. Coursework at home and opportunities to study overseas enable students to acquire cross-cultural skills and a contextualized understanding of world affairs.
Area Studies and Language Programs
Area studies and language programs enable UB students to immerse themselves in the study of foreign languages and cultures.
These programs leverage the expertise of faculty members in the humanities, social sciences and professional programs to provide students with an education that is both comprehensive and in-depth.
UB offers more than 1,000 study abroad opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. A summer architecture program takes place in the parks, cafés and museums of Barcelona, while a yearlong language program in Kobe, Japan, immerses participants in Japanese language and culture.
UB now offers the only international joint degree program in the SUNY system!
Our new joint master of arts in Canadian-American Studies, in partnership with Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, gives you the unique opportunities to earn an interdisciplinary degree in UB’s Department of Transnational Studies and at Brock. Through this cross-cultural program, you’ll learn how to play a leading role in the management of the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Take advantage of our border location and history, and gain more for your time and money. All undergraduate majors are eligible to apply.