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University of Hartford

UHart · West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

The University of Hartford (UHart), founded in 1957 on a scenic 350-acre suburban campus in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a comprehensive private university celebrated for world-class performing arts, engineering, and healthcare professions. It is home to The Hartt School—one of the nation's premier performing arts conservatories—and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA).

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1957
Student Population
5,900+
International Ratio
6%
Academic Staff
350+
Location
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

UHart offers programs through seven distinct schools: The Hartt School, the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions, the Barney School of Business, the Hartford Art School, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Hillyer College.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admission operates on rolling deadlines through the Common Application (test-optional; recommended GPA 3.0+). The Hartt School and Hartford Art School require auditions or artistic portfolios. Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's degree, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. H. Fred Walker

Dean & Professor of Engineering
College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture

Dr. Walker's scholarship investigates quality systems engineering, manufacturing reliability modeling, industrial statistical process control, and engineering c...

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Prof. Edward Cumming

Director of Orchestral Activities & Professor of Conducting
The Hartt School

Prof. Cumming has conducted premier symphony orchestras worldwide, specializing in symphonic literature interpretation, orchestral rehearsal pedagogy, and conte...

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Dr. Matthew P. Hall

Associate Professor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Hall investigates lower-limb prosthetic socket biomechanics, micro-processor knee kinematic stability, and clinical functional outcome measurements in amput...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with University of Hartford. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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