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The flagship public research university of Connecticut, with a large engineering school and its own health centre.
About the university
The flagship public research university of Connecticut, with a large engineering school and its own health centre.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Photos: University of Connecticut, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Complete secondary school (equivalent to US grades 9-12), be eligible to enter university in your home country, and show college-preparatory work in English, maths, physical science and social science. Engineering applicants need physics and chemistry.
Apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application with an USD 80 fee, a personal essay of 250-650 words and official secondary transcripts with certified English translations. Two recommendation letters are optional.
SAT and ACT scores are optional and not needed for merit scholarship or Honors consideration.
Minimum scores: TOEFL 79 (4.5 on the new scale), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, PTE 60 or LanguageCert Academic 70. An SAT reading and writing score of 510 or ACT of 24 can waive the test.
Otherwise admissible students who do not meet the English requirement may be offered conditional admission through UConn's American English Language Institute (UCAELI).
December 1 is the priority date for merit and Honors consideration and January 15 is the Storrs campus deadline for fall entry.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate tuition and fees USD 44,902; estimated total cost of attendance USD 70,649
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at international.global.uconn.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Connecticut is realistic.
We match you to the right course and intake.
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
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Ask on WhatsAppInternational undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 39,678 a year, depending on the course. Undergraduate tuition and fees USD 44,902; estimated total cost of attendance USD 70,649
Yes. Global Excellence, Global Distinction and Global Leader Awards; Stamps Scholarship (Full cost of attendance plus a one-time USD 12,000 enrichment award). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
GESCO applies to the University of Connecticut by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
The University of Connecticut is in United States. It was founded in 1881.
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Connecticut directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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