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. Ranked among the elite public universities in the country, Binghamton challenges students academically, not financially, in its unique, best-of-both-worlds environment. Binghamton's academic culture rivals a first-rate private university — rigorous, collaborative, and boldly innovative — while its campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life, and deep engagement with the community. Binghamton's students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups, and an unparalleled international education program.