UNITED STATES ATLAS · SOURCE-REVIEWED · 2026-10-16University 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).
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)
Elite conservatory curriculum offering podium time with the Hartt Symphony Orchestra, score analysis, advanced baton technique, and chamber ensemble direction.
- Award / Stipend
- Hartt Talent Scholarships & Graduate Assistantships up to full tuition plus stipend
- Application Deadline
- January 15, 2027
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NCOPE-accredited professional master's preparing clinician orthotists and prosthetists, integrating gait analysis, CAD/CAM assistive fabrication, and clinical rotations.
- Award / Stipend
- Health Professions Clinical Fellowships up to $10,000
- Application Deadline
- February 1, 2027
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Unique undergraduate program combining ABET-accredited mechanical/electrical acoustics engineering with conservatory music performance at The Hartt School.
- Award / Stipend
- CETA Engineering Honors Scholarships up to $18,000/year
- Application Deadline
- February 15, 2027
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Hands-on engineering degree capitalizing on Connecticut's aerospace corridor (Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky), focusing on jet propulsion, orbital mechanics, and composites.
- Award / Stipend
- Pratt & Whitney STEM Awards up to $16,000/year
- Application Deadline
- March 1, 2027
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AACSB-accredited MBA offering concentrations in business analytics, healthcare management, risk management and insurance, and corporate leadership.
- Award / Stipend
- Hartford Insurance Capital Fellowships up to $8,000
- Application Deadline
- April 15, 2027
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CAPTE-accredited clinical doctorate providing gross anatomy dissection, musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinics, and 34 weeks of full-time clinical education.
- Award / Stipend
- Rehabilitation Science Endowed Scholarships up to $12,000/year
- Application Deadline
- October 15, 2027
Read verified opportunity guide ↗Featured faculty researchers (3)
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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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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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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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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