Rainbows are often seen over Niagara Falls, a short drive from our campus. The world-famous attraction features a set of three large waterfalls on the Niagara River in the Golden Horseshoe Region of Southern Ontario and the Buffalo-Niagara Region of Western New York. The river flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, and is the geophysical border between Canada and the United States. (Photographed in Summer 2014 )

Beautiful Buffalo Niagara

Buffalo Niagara: Our Hometown

Photo of the Buffalo skyline.

The Buffalo Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character. We are known for our welcoming nature and our spirited loyalty. Get past the snowy stereotype and you’ll be captivated. You may never leave.

  • Affordable Living
    1/19/23
    It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living is well below the national average.
  • Weather: A Four-Season Region
    1/19/23
    Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons, each remarkable in its own right.
  • Smart Economic Growth
    1/19/23
    Buffalo’s history of innovation and entrepreneurship is still alive. UB is playing a key role in creating a new knowledge-based economy for our region.
  • Family-Friendly
    1/19/23
    Buffalo’s strong sense of community, easy lifestyle and affordability are just a few of the attributes that make our city a great place to raise a family.
  • America’s Best Planned City
    1/19/23
    Pronounced “the best planned city in America” by Frederick Law Olmsted, and often billed as the “20-minute city” for its easy accessibility, Buffalo’s world-class design makes getting around a snap.
  • Things To Do in Buffalo
    1/19/23
    In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do, whether it’s taking a leisurely walk in one of our glorious Olmsted-designed parks or taking in a thought-provoking work of art at one of dozens of galleries.
  • An International Border City
    1/19/23
    Buffalo borders Canada and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade.