United States
University of Connecticut
Tuition fee
$35,000–$45,000
QS ranking
University ranking
U.S. News & World Report 2024: Top 30 U.S. Public Universities; Times Higher Education 2024: Top 300 global
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public research university in Storrs, Connecticut, founded in 1881 (university status in 1939). It enrolls about 32,000 students, including 2,000+ international students from over 100 countries, and features a 4,000-acre main campus with modern facilities and NCAA Division I athletics.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
International tuition estimates; program dependent.
Undergraduate
$42,000/year
Graduate
$35,000–$45,000/year (program dependent)
PhD
Tuition often covered by assistantships or fellowships
Scholarships
Merit- and need-based awards plus assistantships for international students.
Global Excellence Award
Up to $15,000/year for undergraduate international students.
Regional Campus Scholarships
Institutional awards available at regional campuses.
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships
Tuition waiver plus stipend for qualified graduate students.
External Scholarships
Fulbright, Chevening, and other external awards accepted.
Office of Global Affairs scholarship database
Central resource to search funding opportunities.
Required Documents
Academic transcripts and certificates
Proof of English language proficiency
Standardized test scores (if required)
Personal statement / Statement of Purpose
Letters of recommendation (1–3)
CV/resume (for graduate programs)
Research proposal (for PhD applicants)
Student Life & Campus
4,000-acre main campus in rural Storrs with modern facilities
700+ student organizations, cultural groups, and honor societies
Global House Living-Learning Community for international engagement
Dedicated International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Festival, Global Cafés, and cultural events
Free local transit, safe town, and 45-minute drive to Hartford
NCAA Division I athletics and vibrant campus life
On-campus housing and dining options for international students
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report (2024): Top 30 U.S. Public Universities
Times Higher Education (2024): Top 300 global universities
AACSB Accredited Business School
High rankings in Pharmacy, Education, and Engineering
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