Does NC State University ranks better than the University at Buffalo in QS rankings?

As per U.S. News ranking of the National Universities, the University of Buffalo ranking in 2026 is #75. In the previous year, this university ranked at #76, one spot lower to the current rankings. The National Universities category shows that UB ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the U.S. It is also ranked at #36 in the Top Public schools category. 

For SUNY Buffalo MBA admissions, students can apply online. MBA course of UB is a STEM program, which means, international students can have an additional 24-months Optional Practical Training. For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA is required. Submission of GMAT / GRE test scores is optional. The application fee is USD 100  (Around INR 9k). Along with this, students have to submit: 

• A resume
• Career objectives essay
• Previous degree transcripts

The University at Buffalo is one of the most prominent universities in the world. University at Buffalo MS in Accounting placement rate stands at 100%. The University at Buffalo graduates work for leading sectors that are mentioned below-

• Business Development
• Operations
• Education
• Engineering
• Research

The University at Buffalo MBA placement rate stands at 80%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The university grads work for leading firms that are listed below-

• University at Buffalo
• M&T Bank
• Amazon
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft

As per Class 2025, University of Buffalo MBA placement rate at 80%, and the grads are employed within 3 months. According to University at Buffalo reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has been rated 4 out of 5 for the quality of its faculty. The students rated the University at Buffalo for placement is as follows-