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University of Connecticut

UConn is known for its academic reputation, diverse research programs, and successful sports teams, especially in basketball. The university offers a wide range of programs of study at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in a variety of fields, including arts and humanities, science, engineering, business, medicine, and more. UConn is also active in research and has numerous research centers and institutes. The University of Connecticut is an important educational and cultural center in New England and beyond.

United States, Storrs
Separate campus city of Stores
Acceptance rate - 55.6%
Number of students - 32000 Number of students - 32000
International students - 3% International students - 3%
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#444 in the World QS World University Rankings

Quick Facts

Separate campus city of Stores Separate campus city of Stores
Acceptance rate - 55.6% Acceptance rate - 55.6%
Number of students - 32000 Number of students - 32000
International students - 3% International students - 3%

About University

UConn has several campuses, including its main campus in Storrs. The university also has campuses and branches in other cities and regions of Connecticut, such as Groton, Hartford, and Stamford. The University of Connecticut offers a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. It includes colleges and schools that provide education in a variety of fields, including the arts and humanities, sciences, engineering, business, medicine, social sciences, and more.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Regional Campus: Waterbury

10+ programs
BA Urban and Community Studies BA Human Development and Family Sciences BS Human Development and Family Sciences BA/BS Psychological Sciences BA English BS Allied Health Sciences BA American Studies Business - Undecided (Waterbury) BS Business Administration BS Business and Data Analytics

Regional Campus: Avery Point

4+ programs
BA American Studies BA Maritime Studies BA English BA/BS Marine Sciences

Main Campus: Storrs

114+ programs
BA Urban and Community Studies BA Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BS Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems Undecided (ACES Exploratory) BA Theatre Studies BSE Robotics Engineering BA Sociology BA/BS Mathematics-Actuarial Science BS Statistical Data Science BA/BS Mathematics-Statistics BSE Mechanical Engineering BA Latin American Studies BS Molecular and Cell Biology BSE Multidisciplinary Engineering BA History BA Linguistics Psychology BA Political Science BA American Sign Language Studies BA American Studies BA English BA Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences BA Judaic Studies BA Cognitive Science BSE Data Science and Engineering BA Communication BSE Computer Engineering BSE Computer Engineering BSE Computer Science & Engineering BS Economics of Sustainable Development and Management BSE Electrical Engineering BSE Engineering Physics BS Environmental Science (CLAS) BA Environmental Studies (CAHNR) BA Environmental Studies (CLAS) BS Exercise Science BS Finance BSE Environmental Engineering BA/BS Mathematics BA/BS Geoscience BA German BS Health Care Management BA Human Development and Family Sciences BS Human Development and Family Sciences BS Landscape Architecture BA Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies BS Cognitive Science BS Natural Resources BS Nutritional Sciences BS Pathobiology BSE Biomedical Engineering Business - Undecided BSE Chemical Engineering BA/BS Chemistry BA Chinese BA French BSE Civil Engineering BA/BS Economics BA/BS Ecology and Evolutionary Biology BA/BS Physics BA/BS Mathematics - Actuarial Finance BA/BS Mathematics - Applied Mathematical Sciences BS Mathematics - Physics BA/BS Statistics BS Structural Biology and Biophysics BM Music (BM) BS Allied Health Sciences BFA Art - BFA BFA Art - Graphic Design BFA Art - Industrial Design BFA Art - Printmaking BA Africana Studies BS Agriculture and Natural Resources BS Nursing BA Anthropology BA Applied Data Analysis BS Applied and Resource Economics BA Arabic and Islamic Civilizations BA Art- BA BA/BS Biological Sciences BFA Art - Painting/Drawing BS Analytics and Information Management BS Animal Science (4-year program) BFA Art - Photography/Video BFA Art - Sculpture/Ceramics BA Art History BA Music (General Program - BA) BS/DPhar Pharmacy Studies BA Philosophy BS Physiology and Neurobiology BFA Design/Technical Theatre BA Digital Media and Design (BA) BFA Digital Media and Design (BFA) BS Environmental and Natural Resource Economics BSW Pre-Social Work BA/BS Pre-Sport Management BA/BS Pre-Teaching BA/BS Psychological Sciences BFA Puppetry BS Real Estate/Urban Economics BA Linguistics Philosophy Pre-Individualized Major BA Pre-Journalism BS Accounting BFA Acting BA Spanish BS Management and Engineering for Manufacturing BS Marketing BSE Materials Science and Engineering BS Environmental Science (CAHNR) BS Management BA Human Rights BA Italian Literary and Cultural Studies BA/BS Geographic Information Science BA/BS Geography

Regional Campus: Stamford

17+ programs
BFA Digital Media and Design (BFA) BA/BS Economics BS Computer Science BS Financial Technology BA Digital Media and Design (BA) BA History BA Human Development and Family Sciences BS Human Development and Family Sciences BS Marketing Management Business - Undecided (Stamford) BS Business and Data Analytics BA Communication BA Political Science BA/BS Psychological Sciences BA Sociology BA English BS Financial Management

Regional Campus: Hartford

8+ programs
BA Urban and Community Studies BA English Business - Undecided (Hartford) BS Business and Data Analytics BA Human Development and Family Sciences BS Human Development and Family Sciences BS Marketing Management BA/BS Psychological Sciences

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025
Closed
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Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 30 Apr, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.0

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

79

Pearson PTE

58.5

Duolingo

100

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of Connecticut

1

Selecting a program

First, decide on the program you want to enroll in. Browse the list of undergraduate programs offered on the official UConn website and choose one that matches your interests and career goals.

2

Preparation of documents

Gather the required documents, which typically include the following: A completed application (usually through a common application system such as the Common Application) Official high school transcripts Letters of recommendation from teachers or other authorities Standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT (test requirements may vary)

3

Application and payment

Complete your online application through the Common Application or another system provided by UConn. Pay attention to application deadlines, as they may vary depending on your program and admissions status (Early Decision or Regular Decision). Also note that you may be required to pay a $60 application fee.

4

Test results

If your university requires standardized tests, make sure your scores were sent to UConn from an official source (such as the College Board or ACT).

5

Letters of recommendation

Provide letters of recommendation from teachers who can attest to your academic and personal qualities.

6

Essay

Write an essay (personal statement) that tells about you, your interests, and why you want to attend UConn.

7

Interview (optional)

Some programs may offer interview opportunities. If available and encouraged, consider taking the interview.

8

Check status

Once you submit your application, please check the status of your application regularly on the official UConn website.

9

Financial assistance

If you need financial assistance, research and apply for UConn scholarships and grants.

10

Making a decision

Once the review process is complete, you will receive a notification of acceptance or rejection. If accepted, review your offer of admission and confirmation timeline.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$39,000/year
Includes academic materials
Housing per year
$6,238/year
Nutrition
$1,500/year
Other
$1,200/year
Scholarships
• Global Excellence Award/Global Distinction Award/Global Leader Award • Stamps Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• UConn Library

World-class facility

• LIVING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

World-class facility

• Football Stadium: Rentschler Field

World-class facility