UB again ranked for entrepreneurship

By Jacqueline Molik Ghosen

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review have again named the University at Buffalo one of the top undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies.

UB was ranked for the fourth consecutive year, coming in at No. 47 overall in the 2026 Entrepreneur magazine/Princeton Review annual ranking. UB also ranked No. 28 among public universities worldwide, and No. 9 in the Northeast U.S.

Based on a 2025 survey of nearly 300 schools in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe offering entrepreneurship courses, the ranking factors in more than 40 data points covering academics, faculty and student information, mentorship support and alumni entrepreneurship ventures.

UB’s appearance in the rankings, according to campus leaders in entrepreneurship, stems from a university-wide culture that nurtures innovation — one shaped collectively by the School of Management, the Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad, Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

“Whether our students are launching a venture, reimagining products at a major company, running a small business or addressing urgent social needs, entrepreneurial skills are indispensable,” says Celine Krzan, clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurship in the School of Management. “At UB, we teach students to lead by doing — testing ideas, solving problems and driving innovation. That’s why publications like Entrepreneur Magazine and the Princeton Review consistently highlight the strength of our programs.”

Students can take advantage of a wide range of entrepreneurial experiences across the university to accelerate their success, including courses, competitions, hackathons, bootcamps, innovation sprints, design challenges, venture support, early funding, investment programs and entrepreneurship labs.

“Inside every successful entrepreneur is a willingness to challenge the status quo — and it’s inspiring to see colleges and universities nurturing that spirit of innovation,” said Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “These programs create real-world opportunities for students to test ideas, build connections and launch meaningful ventures.”