At Binghamton, we believe that a 21st century college education requires a deep engagement with the world. Our vision is to design a distinctly global educational experience and foster an inclusive campus community that infuses all aspects of college life with an international perspective.
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About
History
Binghamton University opened its doors as Triple Cities College in 1946 to serve the needs of local veterans returning from service in World War II. Originally located in Endicott, N.Y., five miles west of the present campus, the fledgling school was a branch of Syracuse University.
Education
A world-class institution, Binghamton University offers students a broad, interdisciplinary education with an international perspective and one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation.
Research
Research at Binghamton University is conducted in multiple venues. Some faculty members are primarily affiliated with their departments and conduct research that originates from questions in a particular discipline. However, the interdisciplinary nature of some of today's most pressing questions frequently requires expertise from several areas and/or departments. Often these cross-disciplinary connections develop into permanent working relationships.
Career
Thank you for considering Binghamton University in your career search. The premier public university in the northeast is not only a great place to learn - - it's a great place to work!
People around the world are learning what New Yorkers have known for decades: Binghamton University is one of America's premier public universities. The University attracts outstanding students and award-winning faculty who are partners in active discovery.
There are several employers on the Binghamton University campus. For state employee positions, recruitment is decentralized to hiring departments. Depending upon the type of vacancy, the application process will vary.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601
2022
601 -100
2021
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
601 -100
2021
501
2020
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
984 -82
2022
902 -25
2021
877
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
1001 -200
2022
801
2021
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services continues to provide all services for our students, scholars, and partners across campus.
Housing services
Students will be notified of their residence hall assignment in early summer. Housing is available for undergraduate and graduate students.
All students in the first-year class of the University, regardless of credit hours earned, are required to live in University housing for their first academic year unless permission to live off campus is received from the Office of Residential Life.Library services
The Libraries offer a wide variety and range of services including research assistance, instruction, user-friendly interfaces, digital preservation, digital scanners, and resource sharing.
The research assistance service is designed not only to help users answer specific questions but also to help them formulate better research strategies,ICT services
Information Technology Services provides computing and network resources and educational technology services to the Binghamton University campus community.
People, facilities, hardware and software together create an enhanced computing and educational environment. Resources are continually being upgraded to provide the University with current technologies.Medical services
The Decker Student Health Services Center is a primary care facility for all registered students at Binghamton University. The department delivers the same type of care students would expect to get from their primary care physician back home.
Student Life
Campus life
Binghamton University is located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, just one mile west of the city of Binghamton and a short drive from major urban centers in New York and neighboring states.
All residence hall doors are locked on a 24-hour basis, requiring key-card access.
From midnight until 5 a.m., all gates except the main entrance to campus are closed to vehicular traffic and vehicles admitted to campus during this time must display a current University parking decal or the occupants of the vehicle must be hosted by a member of the University community.Sports facilities
Playing in a club sport is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills or improve existing ones, become more educated about fitness and health, compete against others and enjoy social time with friends. There are no cuts or tryouts for club sports — everyone is welcome to play!
Find Your Fit programs are free activities for students, faculty and staff. Campus Recreation offers monthly Find Your Fit programming in collaboration with the University Center for Training and Development.
Student clubs
The Student Association exists to serve the needs of all undergraduate students at Binghamton University. The organization charters and provides resources for student groups, hold concerts, run bus service to the community and perhaps most importantly, serves as the unified voice for nearly 12,000 individuals.
Accreditation
Binghamton University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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