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Your future, amplified.

Where talent meets opportunity, and preparation leads to possibility. An education designed to help you discover your purpose and put it to work.
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Learn by doing. Graduate ready.

With more than 100 academic programs across six schools and colleges, UHart connects classroom learning to internships, research, clinical placements, performances, and industry partnerships, helping you build the skills employers value most.

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Explore unique experiences, programs, and supports that help you turn your interests into dream professions.

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Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Creative Community
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Explore your creativity.

Through studio practice, you can experiment with new techniques and build a portfolio that brings your artistic vision to life.
Professional Practice
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Turn creative visions into a career.

We partner with industry-leading companies, organizations, and our vast alumni network to build internships and artist opportunities for our students.
Spaces & Places
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Room to experiment. Space to create.

Courses are held throughout our full range of spaces, including drawing studios, computer labs, sculpture studios, and lecture halls.

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Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Architectural Design + Technology
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Turn inspiration into construction.

Combine design creativity with technical precision to bring ideas to life. Here, your goals are amplified and your potential unlocked as you prepare for a future in architecture.
Industry Connections
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CETA Design Expo

One of the main ways our students work directly with industry partners is through CETA's bi-annual Design Expo. Through the design expo, students work with sponsors and create one-of-a-kind inventions to benefit society.
Labs and Spaces
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Get hands-on with what comes next.

Experiment, build, and test your ideas in labs, studios, and project spaces designed to turn concepts into reality.

Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Academics
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Learn business by doing business.

Explore business fundamentals, solve real-world problems through experiential learning, and develop the skills to make informed decisions and lead with confidence.
Internships and Career Readiness
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Build your résumé before graduation.

Gain professional experience through our required internship, connect with employers, and graduate ready to take the next step in your career.
3+1 Accelerated Program
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Two degrees. Four years.

Kickstart your career by earning both your bachelor's degree and master's degree in just four years through Barney's accelerated 3+1 program.

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Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Real-World Production
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Collaboration with real clients. Complete real projects.

Put your skills into action through our student-run agency, collaborating on real client projects and building the creative, strategic, and professional experience to launch your career.
Accelerated Programs
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Get ahead with an accelerated degree.

Focus your skills in a real-life environment with your partner organization who may become your future employer.
Access to Internships
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Your ideas. Real clients. Real impact.

Gain hands-on experience through internships and our agency, building your portfolio and professional connections before graduation.

Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Classroom Experience
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Practice what you'll teach.

Connect what you learn in class with real-world teaching experiences that help you discover your strength and grow as an educator.
Accelerated Programs
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3+1 and 4+1 accelerated degree programs.

Fast-track your educational journey with focused, immersive programs designed to help students build essential skills, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for rewarding careers in the health professions in less time.
A Career that Makes a Difference
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Make a difference that lasts.

Build the knowledge and practical skills to lead a classroom, support a community, and shape future generations.

Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Academics
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Turn big ideas into real solutions.

Apply your knowledge of engineering, architecture, and technology to solve problems and help design the future.
Industry Connections
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Connect your classroom to the real world.

Learn from experienced faculty and industry partners while discovering how professionals collaborate to tackle real-world challenges.
Labs and Spaces
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Get hands-on with what comes next.

Experiment, build, and test your ideas in labs, studios, and project spaces designed to turn concepts into reality.

Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Clinical and Hands-On Learning
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Practice making a difference.

Build clinical skills and confidence through hands-on training and real-world experiences that prepare you to care for others.
Innovative Labs & Learning Spaces
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Where learning meets practice.

Explore our state-of-the-art health professions labs and hands-on learning environments where students build clinical skills, gain real-world experience, and prepare to make a difference in healthcare.
Improving Lives
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Prepare for a career with purpose.

Combine scientific knowledge, practical experience, and compassionate care to prepare for a meaningful career in health and wellness.

Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Research with Faculty
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Summer internships and residency experiences

Focus your skills in a real-life environment with your partner organization who may become your future employer.
Access to Internships
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Turn your interests into experience.

Apply what you learn through internships that help you build professional skills, make connections, and explore potential career paths.
Accelerated Programs
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More possibilities, less time.

Explore accelerated 3+1 and 4+1 pathways, where available, to combine undergraduate study with graduate education and get a head start on your future.

Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Performance & Technique
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Make your music heard.

Develop your technique, musicianship, and artistic expression through focused study and opportunities to perform.
Experiential Learning
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Learn beyond the classroom.

With more than 400 performances, recitals, and master classes in instrumental, jazz, and vocal performance, theatre, dance, and music theatre each year, Hartt is the largest and most diverse producer of performing arts events in the state.
Music Beyond the Stage
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Explore every side of musical life.

Discover pathways in performance, composition, production, music education, and the music industry as you shape your future.

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Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Research with Faculty
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Get involved in research that matters.

Work alongside faculty on research projects that deepen your knowledge, strengthen your scientific skills, and let you contribute to new discoveries.
Internships + Career Opportunities
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Take your science beyond the classroom.

Gain real-world experience through internships that connect your studies to professional opportunities in science, healthcare, technology, and beyond.

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Choose from 100+ academic programs at a university recognized as a 2026 Best College by Colleges of Distinction.

Industry Connections
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Where classroom learning meets the professional stage.

Organizations like Tony Award-winning Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, and Opera Connecticut provide our students with industry expertise well before graduation.
Performance Opportunities
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Learn by performing.

Grow as an artist through productions, showcases, and performance opportunities that challenge you to refine your craft and connect with audiences.
Faculty Mentorship
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Learn from those who lead the industry.

Our acclaimed faculty perform, create, and teach around the world, returning to campus to inspire and mentor our students in their pursuit of excellence.

Whether you are looking for your next promotion, changing careers, or looking to complete a degree, we have a program that will align with your goals.

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Find your people. Build your network. 

Get involved, take the lead, and discover new interests alongside a community that challenges you and cheers you on every step of the way. With personalized support and meaningful connections, you are set up for success on day one and beyond.

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UHart helped me discover what I was passionate about and showed me that the more you invest in your college experience, the more you will gain from it. Rhamsez's Story
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More ways to connect. More places to belong.

New spaces designed to help you get the most out of your UHart experience.

Whether you're meeting friends at The Landing or staying active at the Vin Baker Outdoor Athletics and Recreation Complex, UHart is investing in spaces that bring students together, support well-being, and strengthen campus life.

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Big opportunities. Real value.

A UHart education is an investment in your future. Through financial aid, scholarships, and career-focused support, you'll build the connections and experience to make the most of that investment, with access to a network of 85,000+ alumni and 600+ employer partners who can help open doors long before you graduate.

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$95M awarded in scholarships and grants each year to UHart students.
Success Ready
Nino Ciampa '26Music Composition

My professors and mentors have taught me invaluable knowledge about composing and performing while simultaneously sharing their wisdom about the music scene and industry.

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Angelica Lopez ’26Accounting

Some of the best opportunities come from trying something unexpected. And the relationships you build—those will shape your experience just as much as your classes.

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Pasquale "PJ" DeSimone '26Construction Management and Technology

UHart has given me exposure to equipment and software that a lot of students don’t get to see until they’re already working in the field. That kind of preparation makes me feel confident and ready to step into the industry after graduation.

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Taylor DePaolo-Daily ’26Digital Media and Journalism

Managing UHart’s STN Channel 2, working with NBC Sports during the Paris Olympics, and gaining experience with Yale Athletics helped Taylor build a strong foundation for a career in sports broadcasting.

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