Graduate School Overview

Established in 1927, The University of Bridgeport (UB) is a private, comprehensive university with an international student body comprising 25% of students from 80 countries that offers 16 master’s programs, four doctoral programs and a range of post graduate certificates. Graduate programs are offered in business, computer science, education, engineering, health science, humanities, medicine, and naturopathy.

Highlights

16 Master's programs and four doctoral programs  Low student faculty ratio of 12:1  25% of enrolment is from overseas  Largest graduate engineering program in Connecticut and 7th largest in New England

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Ranking and Reputation

One of the 250 most toured campuses in the US  Ranked 8th among universities for diversity by the U.S. News and World Report America’s Best Colleges 23006  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctor/Research Intensive university

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Computer Science Not Available       Education Not Available       Engineering Not Available       Humanities Not Available       Medicine Not Available       Naturopathic Medicine Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 6,000 - 8,000	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 6,000 - 8,000 Other Support  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Bursary Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Work Opportunities Programs     Teaching/Research Assistantships

Buildings and Resources

UB is located 55 miles from New York City in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Bridgeport is Connecticut’s largest city and borders the 50-acre campus to the north; Seaside Park and Long Island Sound, with some of the finest sandy beaches between New York and Cape Cod run along the southern boundary. The sound and the park are settings for studies in marine biology and for the enjoyment of sun and recreation. The city and county provide opportunities for work-study programs with schools, government and some of the country's largest corporations. The campus houses 75 buildings including the Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center; the John J. Cox Student Center; the Charles A. Dana Hall of Science; Eleanor Naylor Dana Hall; the Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium; Mandeville Hall; the College of Chiropractic Building; the Technology Building; Breul Hall; the Magnus Wahlstrom Library; and the Wheeler Recreation Center.

Grad Student Organizations

Over 40 registered clubs and organizations provide students with numerous opportunities to participate in social, educational and cultural activities. The office also publishes weekly and monthly activity calendars to keep the campus community updated on student events.