University of Connecticut

Be successful while you do what you love. With a broad range of rigorous majors to choose from, you’ll be prepared for whatever direction you want life to take you. Working alongside high-achieving students means you’ll be part of a community that’s passionate about learning and fueled by success.

About


Note: Please pay attention to the various university expenses required at US institutions. It is your responsibility to look into the specific fees and ensure you are able to cover them prior to your application.

 

The University of Connecticut is one of the top public research universities in the USA, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration throughout the University’s network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation. An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut ensures UConn attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world’s brightest students. A tradition of coaching winning athletes makes UConn a standout in Division l sports and fuels our academic spirit. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society.


Language requirement: You may be required to submit an official copy of your TOEFL or IELTS test results with your application. The minimum required scores for acceptance are as follows:
IBT TOEFL: 79
CBT TOEFL: 213
IELTS: 6.5

 

You will not be required to submit an official copy of your TOEFL or IELTS test results if one or more of the following conditions applies to you:

 

You are a native English speaker, You attend an institution where the entire academic program is taught in English.

Accommodation


  • UConn recommends that all exchange students live on campus in residence halls.
  • On-campus living is an important part of American university life, and by living on campus, you become an active member of the UConn community and have access to all the social, recreational, and cultural events that take place.
  • All dorm rooms are equipped with a bed, a mattress, a desk and chair, and a closet. In small units, doubles are 154 sq. ft. (11×14). Elsewhere, double rooms range in size up to 180 sq. ft.
  • Most undergraduate dormitory rooms share bathroom facilities with other residents on the floor.
  • Refrigerators, microwaves and televisions are not provided in dorm rooms.
  • Traditional Housing – Shared bedrooms with convenient access to dining halls and campus facilities. A campus meal plan is required.
  • Suites – Shared bedrooms, often with shared living spaces, with convenient access to dining halls and campus facilities. A campus meal plan is required.

  • Apartments – Independent-style housing that has shared bedrooms and living spaces (including full kitchens). You are NOT required to have a campus meal plan.
  • For more information visit the Housing and Campus meal sites. Links are provided below.
  • Please note that exchange students are not required to pay the Room Reservation Fee or the Acceptance Fee.
  • Our undergraduates and graduate students attend classes, perform cutting-edge research, and get involved in student-led clubs and organizations at our main campus in Storrs.
  • Storrs is a town-within-a-town, and there’s plenty here to make you feel at home. A diverse community, countless activities and forms of entertainment, and UConn Husky sporting events are just the tip of the iceberg.
  • UConn offers plenty of popular, safe, and free activities on campus. With a movie theater, game room, TV lounges, and a food court, the Student Union.