Study abroad at University of Hartford

The University of Hartford (UHart) is a private university located in the US city of Hartford, Connecticut. Spread across seven schools and colleges on a 350-acre campus, UHart offer a broad range of academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students.

They also have an International Pathway Program (IPP) which is designed to prepare international students for university level study. The IPP helps you improve your English language and academic skills, while also providing cultural support during your first year in the US.

You’ll have access to all the University’s facilities as an IPP student, and you can take part in a range of intramural sports including soccer, flag football, softball and volleyball.

You can also go and watch the University’s NCAA Division I athletics teams, known as the Hartford Hawks, who compete in a range of sports including basketball, lacrosse and soccer.

• Student staff ratio

  The University of Hartford has a student-to-faculty ratio of just 9:1

• Sports and athletics

  UHart’s sports teams compete as the Hartford Hawks in NCAA Division I

University of Hartford

200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117

The University of Hartford's main campus is located on Bloomfield Avenue. Surrounded by green space, the main campus is divided into residential and academic buildings connected by a bridge that overlooks the north branch of the Park River, known to us as Hog River.

• Undergraduate tuition

  US$49,237 per year

• Graduate tuition

  from US$25,300 to US$28,100 per year

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UHart has a diverse student population representing 48 states and more than 45 different countries. As an international student, you’ll have access to a range of services at the international center. These include help with any immigration issues you might have, or academic and personal counseling.

IPP students can take part in a number of activities that are designed to help you to adjust to life at UHart, including a buddy program, conversation partners, day trips, volunteering, and a monthly calendar to celebrate cultural holidays and events.

All undergraduate IPP students will be housed in the same halls as domestic and other international students. You’ll be paired with a roommate and each residence hall can accommodate eight to 10 students in each suite. Living on campus is a great way to integrate into life at university, and also means that all campus facilities are within easy walking distance.