Schools & Colleges | University of Connecticut

A 17:1 student/faculty ratio means every student interacts closely with our world-class faculty.

Experiential learning opportunities include:

200+ study abroad programs
internships
independent study
more than 450 clubs and organizations

The Association of Research Libraries ranks UConn’s library system the top public research library system in New England.

New England’s "Public Ivy"

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Top university. Great value.

As the #1 public university in New England for the past decade, UConn provides a great academic experience at an outstanding value.

We offer frequent student/faculty collaboration, numerous merit- and need-based scholarships, 100+ majors and lots of social, cultural and recreational programs. Our diverse community of students, faculty and staff plays an important role in expanding the overall educational experience. In short, we prepare you to meet the needs of today’s global society.

Pre-Professional Education

If your career plans include a professional degree in medicine, dental medicine, law or physical therapy, advisors from UConn's Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES) help you develop an appropriate plan of study.

Pre-Veterinary

This preparatory program is ordinarily associated with majors in Animal Science or Pathobiology.

Special Programs in Medicine, Dental Medicine & Law

M.D., D.M.D. and J.D. degrees are offered, combined with any of UConn's 100+ B.A./B.S. majors.

Enjoy access to our great facilities:

With more than 3 million volumes, 225,000 maps, 43,000 print and full-text electronic journals, more than 100 workstations and a 24-hour lounge, our Homer Babbidge Library is the intellectual center of UConn life.
Our Student Union includes a popular food court, 500-seat movie theater, meeting spaces for student clubs and organizations, and houses UConn’s 5 prestigious cultural centers.
South Campus residential facility combines suite-style living with cutting-edge student learning environments. The Honors Program is centered here, with Honors students living in one residence hall and attending some of their classes in the first-floor teaching labs.
Choose to live and study with friends and classmates in our residential Learning Communities. Consider Community Service, Eco House, Global House, Social Justice and many more.