University at Albany, State University of New York

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Located in New York's capital city, the University at Albany is the premier public research University in the Capital Region. It offers more than 17,000 students the expansive opportunities of a large university in an environment designed to foster individual success.
You will choose from over 150 undergraduate programs and more than 125 graduate programs that prepare you to succeed in a wide range of fields.
In every area of study, you will be instructed by faculty who are world-class scholars and teachers ─ many actively engaged in life-enhancing research that contributes profoundly to the public good. As mentors, they provide numerous student-research opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, inspiring you to advance your skills and aspirations. UAlbany prepares you to pursue careers in a wide range of professions and enter top graduate, law or medical schools.
You'll have access to internships and career preparation in Fortune 500 businesses and every field, plus early assurance options with Albany Medical Center and a unique partnership with Albany Law School. Recent additions to our academic offerings include some of the most in-demand programs today, such as computer engineering, homeland security, emergency preparedness, digital forensics, financial market regulation, and public health.
In today's evolving world, you need more than the tools of a trade or knowledge that comes from a book. It would help if you were ready to propose new ideas, lead change, and make a difference – preparation that begins right here at the University at Albany.
At UAlbany, you'll find the resources and experiences you need to succeed as a student and career. At both the graduate and undergraduate levels, you will work closely with faculty mentors who are experts in their field – they are partners with industry and published authors themselves, and know from experience what it takes to make an impact. Moreover, you'll study and learn with a diverse group of students from around the globe – enriching your experience and opening you up to a world of new ideas.
Our wide array of academic choices includes 150-plus undergraduate programs and 125-plus graduate programs, several of which are ranked near the top. Whether you're interested in psychology or biology, art history, or computer engineering, our diverse academic offerings will teach you new ways to think about your subject – and the world.
Our online programs offer everything you have come to expect from the University at Albany with the convenience and flexibility that comes with studying online. With a 20-year record of success in online education, the University at Albany is a leader who provides easy access to our top-tier academic programs and ensures that our students meet their career and personal goals.
Our programs strive to ensure that online students are fully integrated into the academic fabric of their classes and programs while developing secure personal connections to faculty and peers.
The University at Albany offers 17 graduate degrees and certificates in our essential professional programs of Education and Public Health and an undergraduate degree in Informatics / Information Technology entirely online.
Classroom learning at UAlbany is supported by a wide range of programs that enhance and enrich your education—whether you're looking to broaden your worldview or need some help adjusting to college life.
Our Honors College offers challenging coursework for undergraduates, opportunities for original research, and engaging programs that stimulate a community of especially motivated, developing scholars. Our Study Abroad programs will immerse you in a new culture in China, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, or another country. And our special degree programs give you the opportunity to graduate with both a bachelor's and a master's degree on an accelerated path.
A wide range of combined-degree programs allows you to earn two advanced degrees simultaneously. Options include the MBA/JD degree in partnership with Albany Law School, the MPA/JD program, and the MD/MPH degree in partnership with Albany Medical College.
At UAlbany, you'll learn what it means to attend an institution driven by innovation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to you. No matter where you are on your academic journey, you'll choose a path towards a bright future – succeeding as a student and in your career.
At the University at Albany, our student body and faculty' varied perspectives and life experiences representing more than 100 nations provide a diversity that enriches learning. Students establish lasting connections among fellow students, teachers, and those they meet through internships, campus organizations, and community service.
Students at UAlbany also have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of artistic and cultural offerings beyond their studies, both on campus and in a region featuring numerous venues for the fine arts, theater, and music.
UAlbany's strategic location in the state capital of New York allows students a rare opportunity to engage with the world around them. Through limitless opportunities for internships and public service, students gain experience, hone skills, and prepare for successful careers. The University's Office of Career and Professional Development hosts numerous career workshops and maintains an online employment site to aid students in job searches both before and after graduation.

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