University at Albany, State University of New York - SUNY

SUNY Albany or the State University of New York at Albany is a public research university located in the city of Albany, New York. It was founded in 1844 and is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It has other campuses in Rensselaer and the town of Guilderland, United States. 

The campus at Albany features the Performing Arts Center- housing several theatres, the University Art Museum, one of the finest regional museums in the Northeast, and the New York State Writers Institute, a broad educational base for readers and writing students promoting the literary arts. 

The university is a pioneer in emerging fields including public policy, homeland security, globalization, documentary studies, biotechnology, bio-instrumentation, and informatics. It offers more than 200 graduate and undergraduate programs along with 600 SUNY-wide exchange and study-abroad programs to choose from. The research at the university mainly focuses on four major areas including public policy, life sciences, atmospheric sciences, and social sciences.

The university has more than 300 student-run clubs and organizations. It has 18 NCAA Division I athletic teams. The university provides several outdoor recreational facilities including lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and several multipurpose playing and intramural areas. It also has an indoor running track, a modern fitness center, and a fully equipped athletic training complex.

The university’s location in the Capital Region of New York State is favorable for the students since it has the highest employment rate in Upstate New York and is home to bustling industries like government, technology, business, healthcare, and education.