The University of Connecticut was founded as an agricultural school in 1881 thanks to a donation of land from brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs. More than 130 years later, UConn is ranked among the top 25 public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. With more than 115+ undergraduate majors to choose from across 14 schools and colleges. 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. “Public Ivy” is a term that refers to prestigious public colleges and universities in the United States that provide a collegiate experience similar to those in the Ivy League. The list of “public ivy” institutions has gone through several revisions over the years.
The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 32,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
Location
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut’s flagship university is truly integrated with the state, providing access to a top-quality UConn education at our main campus in Storrs, four regional campuses, and UConn Law and UConn Health.
- Storrs
From Horsebarn Hill to Downtown Storrs, our picturesque main campus is home to more than 19,000 undergraduates, as well as graduate students pursuing one of 17 graduate degrees or a doctorate in pharmacy. Located in the heart of the northeast, halfway between New York City and Boston, UConn’smain campus makes for an energizing and inspiring environment. The campus is where students learn and create new knowledge alongside esteemed professors and talented peers. Our richly diverse and inclusive campus community is enhanced by more than 700 clubs and organizations, 24 NCAA Division I athletic teams, six cultural centers, five on-campus theaters, three museums, and one of the highest percentages of students living on campus of any public university.
- UConn Avery Point
UConn Avery Point is located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Thames River in Groton, is a center of excellence for marine and maritime studies and delivers an outstanding education in more traditional areas of study.
- UConn Hartford
Through ongoing partnerships with schools, businesses, government agencies, and national and neighborhood organizations, UConn Hartford’s downtown campus provides hands-on learning and serves as a model of community service, opportunity, and success.
- UConn Stamford
UConn Stamford is an urban campus in the center of one of the nation’s most robust business communities, surrounded by Fortune 500 headquarters. UConn Stamford students gain tremendous access to internships, field placements, and employment with global companies, investment and banking institutions, and community-based organizations in Stamford and in New York City, which is just a quick train ride away.
- UConn Waterbury
With its modern facilities in the heart of Waterbury’s revitalized downtown, UConn Waterbury has opened the doors to educational access and excellence for thousands of students. UConn Waterbury students grow and achieve through rigorous academic programs and community engagement.
- UConn School of Law
The UConn School of Law is located just minutes from the State Capitol in Hartford, as well as the offices of Hartford’s law firms and corporations. Our students have ready access to all of these institutions for study, externships, clinical education and practice, and employment.
- UConn Health
The UConn Health campus in Farmington is home to the UConn John Dempsey Hospital and a robust academic medical center, the UConn School of Medicine, the UConn School of Dental Medicine, and a thriving research enterprise. At UConn Health, students are able to pursue a their education in an innovative and hands-on environment, and patients can receive the advantages of the latest innovations and research in health care.
School & Faculty
- School of Business
- College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Engineering
- School of Fine Arts
- The Graduate School
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Neag School of Education
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture
- School of Social Work
