The University of Connecticut, shortened as&nbsp;UConn or&nbsp;UCONN,&nbsp;is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre (17.8&nbsp;km) campus is in Storrs, approximately a half hour&#39;s drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston. It is a flagship university that is ranked as the best public national university in New England and is tied for 23rd in &quot;top public schools&quot; and tied for 63rd best national university in the 2021 U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings.

UConn has been ranked by Money Magazine and Princeton Review top 18th in value. The university is classified among &quot;R1: Doctoral Universities &ndash; Very high research activity&quot;. The university has been recognized as a Public Ivy, defined as a select group of publicly funded universities considered to provide a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League.&nbsp;University of Connecticut is known for its exceptional research, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. International students can pursue 115+ undergraduate programs, 17 graduate degrees, and 6 professional practice degree programs at University of Connecticut.&nbsp;

Programs:

University of Connecticut offers 115+ undergraduate programs across 14 schools. UConn offers 17 graduate degrees and 6 professional practice degrees. The range of courses offered by University of Connecticut&nbsp;is vast. The top undergraduate and graduate programs in UConn are:

<ul>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Financial Risk Management&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.Sc], Materials Science and Engineering&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Chemical Engineering&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Biomedical Engineering&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.Sc], Electrical Engineering&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Statistics&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.Sc], Financial Risk Management&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Business Analytics and Project Management&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Marine Sciences&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Applied Financial Mathematics&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Nursing&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Bachelor of Science [B.S], Financial Management&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Bachelor of Science [B.S], Business Data Analytics&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Bachelor of Science [B.S], Agriculture and Natural Resources&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Master of Science [M.S], Computer Science and Engineering</li>
</ul>

Facts:

<ul>
	<li>University of Connecticut is one of the top universities in the world and ranked&nbsp;#350&nbsp;in QS World University Rankings, 2023.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>All international applicants should demonstrate a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79-80 or equivalent as a proof of English language proficiency.</li>
	<li>The innovative culture of the university and the top notch research and study equipment makes it stand out among other top universities in the USA.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus Accommodation

The University of Connecticut&nbsp;offers on-campus accommodations facilities to their students at 20 residential cum living-learning communities.

<ul>
	<li>Students can choose from various options like suites, residential halls, private and shared apartments, etc. in these communities.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Other basic facilities like AC, Wi-Fi, private wardrobe, laundry service, chest &amp; drawer, and parking are available at the university&rsquo;s residential halls.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation

If any student can&rsquo;t get the on-campus accommodation facility by the university by any chance, they can always opt for the off-campus accommodation which the university allows as well.

<ul>
	<li>Students can rent any flat or different types of apartments like private apartment, shared apartment, studio apartment, etc. depending on their budget and interest.</li>
	<li>The average cost of an apartment ranges between 600-800 USD per month.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Notable Alumni:

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Todd">Tony Todd</a>:&nbsp;Actor, Known for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paige_Turco">Paige Turco</a>:&nbsp;American Actress, known for her role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison_(executive)">George Harrison</a>:&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Marketing, Nintendo</li>
</ul>

Application portal:&nbsp;Online

Undergraduate&nbsp;

Application Fee:&nbsp;80 USD (~6,260 INR)

Admission requirements:

<ul>
	<li>Average GPA: 4.13 ~100%, average GPA of School of Management: 3.69 ~90%)</li>
	<li>3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II) | 2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)</li>
	<li>English proficiency test scores: TOEFL IBT: 80 | IELTS: 6.5</li>
	<li>Standardized Exam Scores: Optional- &nbsp;If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.</li>
	<li>Additional Requirement: Two Letters of Recommendation | Personal essays (250-650 words) | Resume/CV | Immigration status documents</li>
</ul>

Postgraduate

Application Fee:&nbsp;75 USD (5,920 INR) 
Admission requirements:&nbsp; &nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (83-86%)</li>
	<li>English proficiency test scores:TOEFL iBT: 79 | IELTS: 6.5&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Standardized Exam Scores: GMAT score: 570</li>
	<li>Additional Requirement: Statement of purpose | Letter of Recommendation | Resume&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Whether honing a hobby you&#39;ve loved for years or trying something totally outside of your comfort zone, UConn&#39;s 700+ student clubs and organizations provide boundless opportunities to get involved. Also, UConn&#39;s dynamic, three-story, 191,000 square foot Student Recreation Center includes everything students need to stay active.

Student Clubs and organisations:

UConn offers over 350 student clubs to help students get more involved in the community. Organizations include academic, volunteer, sporting, performance, and other groups.&nbsp;

Student services:

The Division of Student Affairs supports the educational mission of the University and enables student success through services, programs and experiences that extend learning, support health and wellness, and enhance personal development. The Division fosters an inclusive community, student engagement and active and responsible citizenship

Medical services:

The mission of the University of Connecticut Student Health and Wellness is to promote the lifelong physical and emotional well-being of our students. Our multi-disciplinary team provides high quality, cost-effective Primary Care, Health Promotion and Educational Outreach.

The University of Connecticut is one of the prominent research-oriented universities in the state of Connecticut, United States. With a history of more than 140 years, the university has excelled in providing unique teaching methodology and thoroughly revised and diverse curricula. Because of its dedicated research efforts and achievements, the university has been classified among &quot;R1: Doctoral Universities &ndash; Very high research activity&quot;. Also, it has been recognized as one of the Public Ivy universities in the United States.&nbsp;

Notable Faculty:

<ul>
	<li>
	<a href="https://english.uconn.edu/person/dwight-codr/">Dwight Codr:</a> Associate Professor and Associate Department Head.
	</li>
	<li>
	<a href="https://english.uconn.edu/person/sean-frederick-forbes/">Sean Frederick Forbes:</a> Assistant Professor in Residence(Director of Creative Writing)
	</li>
</ul>

Scholarships available at University of Connecticut:

<ul>
	<li>Global Excellence Award</li>
</ul>

This scholarship program is renewable for 4 years. Standardized test score submission is not mandatory. Students submitting SAT and ACT scores while applying should know that the scores are considered on a competitive basis. The award covers full tuition expenses.

<ul>
	<li>Global Distinction Awards&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The Global Distinction award considers the students with excellent high school average scores. The scholarship grants full tuition and living expenses. However, the students need to show commitment to multicultural diversity programs through their talents, achievements and leadership qualities in the school.

<ul>
	<li>STEM Scholarships</li>
</ul>

The students achieving good academic score in STEM courses in USA and have chosen a major in a STEM course in the university are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The recipients of these scholarships will receive a grant and the membership of the UConn&rsquo;s Honors Program and STEM Scholars community.

*Note: These scholarships may vary from time to time. 
&nbsp;

The University of Connecticut is spread on over 4,400 acres of college-township land in the village of Storrs, Connecticut.&nbsp;With having world-standard&nbsp;academic facilities, libraries, laboratories, research facilities, and athletic facilities, the university&#39;s campus and infrastructure is surely state-of-art. The university is a multi-campus higher-education institute with having campuses in different locations such as:

<ul>
	<li>Storrs</li>
	<li>Avery Point</li>
	<li>Stamford&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Hartford</li>
	<li>Waterbury</li>
	<li>Torrington</li>
	<li>Bioscience Connecticut</li>
	<li>Bar Harbor, Maine</li>
</ul>

Facilities:

The campus of the university overflows the students with all sorts of resources for recreation and activities along with studies.&nbsp;The campus is home to the largest public research collection of contemporary American poetry in the world at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center.

<ul>
	<li>The on campus housing facilities are provided with features like study rooms, wifi, free laundry, game rooms, lounges and volleyball courts, public safety and on campus student health services.</li>
	<li>The award winning spa-food for the health conscious students are majorly made from the fresh garden products of the university.</li>
	<li>The university has more than&nbsp;700&nbsp;clubs and organizations, dozens of intramural sports teams and more than&nbsp;30&nbsp;fraternities and sororities.</li>
	<li>A number of student run media, community service projects and tutoring youth as an after school program are hosted by the university.</li>
</ul>

Library:

The UConn School of Law Library &amp; Technology Department connects members of the law school community to people, places, information, ideas and resources.

The university accomplishs this mission by:

<ul>
	<li>Partnering with faculty, students, staff, alumni, consortia and other external groups</li>
	<li>Educating students, faculty and staff</li>
	<li>Providing comprehensive, current and relevant print and digital collections</li>
</ul>

Sports Facilities:

&nbsp;

A tradition of coaching winning athletes ensures UConn is a standout in Division I sports and fuels our academic spirit. The respective teams work hard to compete at the highest level, racking up championship titles. UConn student-athletes are ambassadors for the student body, working just as hard in the classroom as they do in competition. When they&rsquo;re not training or studying, the athletes give back to the community. From baseball, softball, and soccer to hockey, track and field, and swimming and diving, UConn athletes consistently perform at an elite level athletically and academically.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

The University of Connecticut has its main campus located in a small and beautiful village named Storrs. It is located in the town of Mansfield, Eastern Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. With a small population of around 15,400, the village is calm and peaceful with warm-hearted people who welcome new students with warm greetings.&nbsp;

Important Landmarks/places nearby:

<ul>
	<li>William Benton Museum of Art</li>
	<li>Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry</li>
	<li>Gay City State Park</li>
	<li>Joshua&#39;s Trust: Whetten Woods (South)</li>
</ul>

Transportation

Nearest Train station:

Hartford Union Station is the closest train station to the UConn Storrs Campus. Amtrak Hartford&rsquo;s Union Station (HFD) is serviced by Amtrak&rsquo;s Northeast Regional and Vermonter routes. Union Station is a 30 to 35 minute drive from the Storrs Campus.&nbsp;

Nearest bus top:

W Broad St &amp; Mill River St and Washington Blvd &amp; Whitaker Pl&nbsp;are the nearest bus stops to UCONN in Stamford, Ct.

Nearest airport:

<ul>
	<li>Bradley (CT) International Airport (BDL) is the closest airport to the UConn Storrs Campus with a 45 minute drive.</li>
	<li>Worcester (MA) Regional Airport (ORH) is a 60 minute drive.</li>
	<li>Boston (MA) Logan International Airport (BOS) is a 90 minute drive.</li>
</ul>

Placement insights:

<ul>
	<li>The University of Connecticut has also been remarked astonishingly in the placement fields.</li>
	<li>According to a survey, around 90% of the graduates from the University of Connecticut get recruited within six months of their degree completion.</li>
	<li>Also, the average salary offered for university graduates ranges between 80,500-90,000 USD.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The sectors of the profession in which the university graduates are majorly recruited are business studies, management, science, and arts.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Weather insights:

<ul>
	<li>With an average low of -5&deg;C in winters and an average high of 25&deg;C in summers, the locality of the university and Storrs have a humid continental climate.</li>
	<li>The average annual temperature of the town is around 8-10&deg;C.</li>
</ul>

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