Application Process

International Admission: How to Apply

Learn about how we help you obtain a visa to study in the US and the paperwork needed.

Every year, over 500 international students and scholars enrolled in our programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We welcome international students of all levels to study with us for a semester, one year, or for their full degree program.

We understand that the application process can be overwhelming for international students. We are here to help!

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Application information for students who are:

Select this option if you are currently enrolled in high school or secondary school, or if you have completed high school or secondary school, but have not started a degree.

First-Year Student Application Process

Select this option if you have started a degree following completion of your high school or secondary school.

Transfer Student Application Process

Select this option if you wish to attend as a non-degree student. You may enroll as a visiting student (independent) or an exchange student (home institution is a partner/sister school of the University of Hartford).

Exchange and Visiting Student Application Process

Select this option if you wish to apply for a graduate-level program at the University of Hartford.

Graduate Student Application Process

This special application is for international students who wish to study English as a Second Language at the University of Hartford. Applicants must be secondary school graduates and over the age of 18.

English Language Institute Application

Programs of Study

Study what you love at UHart and turn it into a career. We'll help guide you through the process so you can select a program of study that is right for you.

Program Explorer

STEM Designated Degree Programs determine F-1 students' eligibility for the 24-month extension of their post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), based on their science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree.

The following Degrees are included in this program:

Acoustical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Architectural Design + Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology
Architecture*
Audio Engineering Technology
Biochemistry
Biology/Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration**
Business Analytics*
Chemistry
Civil Engineering*
Computer Engineering*
Computer Science*
Computer Science & Engineering
Data Science
Electrical Engineering*
Electronic Engineering Technology
Engineering
Engineering-Interdisciplinary
Environmental Engineering*
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering*
Multi-Media & Web Design
Organizational Psychology**
Physics
Risk Management & Insurance
Robotics
Technology
Visual Communication Design

*These undergraduate programs are also offered at the graduate level.

**Program offered only at the graduate level.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

Due to the impacts of COVID-19 the following accommodations have been put in place for International Undergraduate Students:

Final year Academic Transcripts
For students who have demonstrated above average performance in the first years of high school will be considered without their final year results.

English Testing
Students may submit results from the following online English tests:

IELTS
Duolingo
Duolingo China ONLY
TOEFL
Kuwaiti students must take IELTS at an official Testing center. Also, the Duolingo Examination is NOT accepted by the Ministry of Education Kuwait.

Test Optional
Students will be considered without SAT or ACT testing.

Sending I-20's via Email
Please check your I-20 to insure that all information is correct.

I-20's sent by email as a scanned PDF's are fully approved and considered as true and legitimate documents. You will use this scanned document to complete the steps necessary to apply for the F-1 student visa. Your I-20 will contain the scanned signature of the University's Designated School Official (DSO).

Deposit Confirmation
Enrollment confirmation will be extended to July 1 for all International undergraduate students.

Kuwaiti Students
Ministry of Education, Kuwait is no longer recognizing credit earned ONLINE from two-year Colleges in the US. If you are applying as a transfer student from within the USA you are required to present your Verification of Non-Traditional Course form from ALL US Colleges attended. Your transfer evaluation will not be completed without forms from each University attended.

Interviews
Zoom Interviews are available to assist and support applicants. Please send your request to intlinfo@hartford.edu.

What makes a document official?
To be considered an official document it must be sent directly from the issuing school, University, testing organization, Embassy, or credentialing agency to the International Admission Office at the University of Hartford. If the document is collected by the student (applicant) and then sent to the University of Hartford it becomes unofficial.

To be considered official, must a document be received in a paper/hard copy format?
No. Electronic documents can be received and considered official if they are sent by the issuing office directly to the International Admission Office at the University of Hartford.

Can a student be considered for admission with an unofficial document?
Yes

Can a student register for classes without presenting an official document?
No

When must a student provide their official documents?
A student can provide their official documents anytime during the application process. The deadline for producing the all official documents is 3 weeks prior to their arrival for their first semester of enrollment.

What are the consequences of failing to produce your official documents?

Cancellation of registration of the upcoming term
Cancellation of Scholarship funds
Cancellation of any promised job/internship
Forfeiture of any fees paid for tuition, living expenses or academic fees

You will be required to present the following results:

2.75 (out of 4.0)
3.75 (out of 5.0)
80% (out of 100)
70% (out of 100) India/Canada
GCSE: five *passes with grades of A,B or C. * Four of the five passes must be English, Mathematics, Natural/Physical Science, and Social Science
GCE: five * passes with grades of A,B or C. * Four of the five passes must be English, Mathematics, Natural/Physical Science, and Social Science

The IB and AP testing scores are not required for admission but may help to support your academic record.

In some cases, students who fall below our admission standard have gained admission as a result of a good score on these exams. Submitting these scores can also strengthen candidacy for scholarship.

International Baccalaureate: An applicant's examination results will determine their eligibility for credit. Generally speaking the higher the score the more credit you will earn. No credit is awarded for Subsidiary level subjects.

Advanced Placement: Students scoring 3 and above will be considered for credit in their respective subject areas.

If your native language is not English, you are required to prove your ability in the English Language. You can prove your ability in the following ways:

English Language Testing (All degree progams except *CETA) – Minimum Scores

IELTS - 6.5
Duolingo - 110
TOEFL at home 80
Pearsons - 58

College of Engineering,Technology & Architecture (CETA) - Minimum Scores

6.0 IELTS
74 TOEFL
100 Duolingo
55 Pearsons

Alternative methods for proving English proficiency

Successful completion of English Composition at a regionally accredited College or University in the United States with a grade of C or higher. Must be a traditional in class format online classes NOT accepted.
International Baccalaureate: English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher
Advanced Placement English with a grade of 3 or higher
SAT Evidence based reading/writing 480 or higher
GCSE or GCE English Pass (syllabus A) with grade of A, B or C
A HKCEE English Pass with a grade of (Syllabus A) with a grade of A, B, C or D
Trinity ISE II Level: Pass in All module areas
CEFR Level B2+ Pre advanced

If you intend to pursue a degree at the University of Hartford but you do not meet our English language proficiency requirements, you have the option of starting your degree within the International Pathway Program (IPP).

An essay/example of your best writing is not required but is encouraged as a supplemental piece. An essay submitted for an English Course would be perfectly acceptable.

A recommendation letter is not required but is encouraged to help present a more complete picture of your potential. Character references are not encouraged.

Students interested in The Hartt School

These degree programs are highly competitive and will require you to prove your talent with an audition. Auditions are held on campus, throughout the US and you have the choice of submitting a videotaped/DVD to complete this requirement. You must prepare an audition of two or three contrasting works from the standard musical literature, major and minor scales, and technical studies where appropriate. For a complete listing of audition requirements please visit The Hartt School Admission page.

Students interested in the Hartford Art School

If you are applying to the Hartford Art School, you are required to submit a portfolio of 15 examples of your best work. Of these 15 examples, five must be drawings (either in charcoal, pencil, pastel, conté crayon, or ink). These drawings may include self-portraits, still life, landscapes, and figure drawings. Photography, three-dimensional work, film, and video may also be included in your portfolio.

Portfolios may be mailed to the Office of Admission/International Admission in the form of 35-mm slides. Each slide must be numbered and labeled with your full name. Please also include a description of each slide, indicating the medium used, date completed, and size.

To create your form I-20 you must prove that you have funds that are equal to or greater than the University's cost of attendance for International students. To do this you need to provide two items:

Bank Statement indicating a balance equal to or greater than the cost of attendance for the University for one academic year. This figure should be presented in US Dollars.
Financial Sponsorship Certification Form–Please complete and return this form with your bank statement.

You may send these prior to the review of your application or following your notice of admission. Upon receipt of these forms, we will create your form I-20.

Once you have been accepted, please complete the following steps to confirm your enrollment and register for orientation:

Step 1: Pay your enrollment deposit

Login to our online deposit system with your personal login ID. Your ID was previously emailed to you. You will also need your PIN # which is your Date of Birth (MMDDYY). If you have difficulty logging in, or do not have your PIN, do not create a new account. Email International Admission or call 860.768.4981 to request your login details.

If you cannot pay your deposit online, please follow these instructions:
Download our Admission Enrollment Form. Please type or print legibly, fill out completely, and mail to the University of Hartford. If you are paying by check, make the check payable to the University of Hartford, include your name and University of Hartford ID on the check, and staple it to the Admission Deposit Form. Forms submitted without proper payment will not be processed nor considered to have met the deadline.

Students from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Uae
You are not required to make your deposit payment. Instead, you are required to submit your scholarship letter from SACM, the Kuwait Cultural Division or The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. We will use your scholarship letter as your deposit payment. Please submit the Admission Enrollment Form to confirm your enrollment, personal information, and attendance at orientation.

Visiting and exchange students
Please submit the Admission Enrollment Form to confirm your enrollment, personal information and attendance at orientation. At this time you cannot confirm your enrollment through our online deposit system.

STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR IMMUNIZATION FORMS & UPLOAD TO PORTAL

You will not be permitted to register for your classes until your immunization forms are completed and uploaded. Please review the directions for completing and uploading the form.

International Student Scholarships

If you will be attending UHart as a fulltime undergraduate on the F-1 visa you will be automatically considered for an academic merit-based scholarship.

The University of Hartford does not offer any need-based financial aid (FAFSA) to students who will be attending on the F-1 student visa.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: HAWK INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Once you complete your application, provide all academic records, and English Testing results you will be considered for partial tuition scholarships that range in value from $14,000 to $28,000.

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATRE (HARTT SCHOOL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Once you complete your application and provide all academic records, English Testing results and your specific Audition Video you will be considered for partial tuition scholarships that range in value up to full tuition.

ARTISTIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP: FINE ARTS (HARTFORD ART SCHOOL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Once you complete your application and provide all academic records, English Testing results and your Art Portfolio you will be considered for partial tuition scholarships that range in value up to full tuition.

Note: Students who are receiving full sponsorship from their Government (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) are NOT eligible for merit-based scholarship.

Credentials Required for Admission

Argentina: Bachillerato,Licenciatura

Bahamas: 5 Academic BGCSE Level Subjects, Bachelor's degree

Barbados: 5 CXC/GCSE passes and 1 year of CAPE/A-level study, Bachelor's degree

Belize: 5 CXC/GCSE passes and 1 year of CAPE/A-level study, Bachelor's degree

Bermuda: 5 CXC/GCSE passes and 1 year of CAPE/A-level study, Bachelor's degree

Bolivia: Bachillerato, Licenciatura

Botswana: BGCSE, Bachelor's degree

Brazil: Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio, Bacharel or Licenciado

Canada: OSSD, equivalent province diploma or 1st year of C.E.G.E.P., Bachelor's degree or the equivalent

Chile: Licencia Secundaria of at least 4-year duration, Bachillerato, Licenciatura, or Titulo

China: High School Graduation, Bachelor's degree

Colombia: Bachillerato, Licenciatura or Titulo

Dominican Republic: Bachillerato, Licenciatura of at least 4-year duration

Ecuador: Bachillerato, Licenciatura or Titulo

Egypt: General Secondary Certificate of Education, Bachelor's degree

El Salvador: Bachillerato, Licenciatura

France: Baccalaureat, Licence

Germany: Maturity Certificate, Diplomgrad, Staatsexamen, or Magister Atrium

Greece: Apolytirion from Lyceum, Ptychion

Guatemala: Bachillerato, Licenciatura

Guyana: 5 CXC/GCSE passes and 1 year of CAPE/A-level study, Bachelor's Degree

Haiti: Baccalaureat Partie II, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or Licence of at least 4-year duration

Honduras: Bachillerato, Licenciatura of at least 4-year duration

Hong Kong: 5 Subjects on Hong Kong Certificate of Education, Bachelor's degree

India: Higher Secondary School Certificate, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture, Master's degree in other subjects

Indonesia: STTB-S.M.U, Sarjana or Insinyur

Iraq: Baccalaureat, Bachelor's degree

Israel: Bagrut, Bachelor's degree

Italy: Diploma di Maturita, Laurea

Jamaica: 5 CXC/GCSE passes and 1 year of CAPE/A-level study, Bachelor's degree

Japan: High School Graduation, Bachelor's degree

Jordan: General Secondary Certificate of Education, Bachelor's degree

Korea: High School Graduation, Bachelor's degree (Taehak Taehakkyo)

Kuwait: General Secondary Certificate of Education, Bachelor's degree

Lebanon: Baccalaureat, Bachelor's degree, Licence of at least 4-year duration

Malaysia: 5 Subjects on Malaysian Certificate of Education, Bachelor's degree

Mexico: Bachillerato, Licenciatura of at least 4-year duration

Morocco: Baccalaureat, Licence of Ingenieur d'Etat

Netherlands: VWO or HAVO (+SAT I), Doctorandus, Ingenieur, or Meester

Nicaragua: Bachillerato, Licenciatura

Nigeria: 5 Academic Credits on SSCE/WASC or 5 academic GCSE Level Subjects, Bachelor's degree

Norway: Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School, Cand. Mag

Pakistan: Higher Secondary Certificate Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other 4-year, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Panama: Bachillerato, Licenciatura

Paraguay: Bachillerato, Licenciatura of at least 4-year duration

Peru: High School Graduation, Bachiller, Licenciatura or Profesor from a 4-year university program

Philippines: High School Graduation and NCEE results, Bachelor's degree

Saudi Arabia: General Secondary Certificate of Education, Bachelor's degree

Singapore: Minimum 5 academic GCSE passes and 1 year of A-Level study, Bachelor's degree

South Africa: Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption, Bachelor's degree

Spain: Bachillerato de Ensenanza Superior or COU, Licenciatura

Sweden: Matriculation Certificate, Filosofie Kandidatexamen or Ekonoexamen

Switzerland: Maturity Certificate, Licence or Diploma of at least a 4-year duration

Thailand: Matayom Suksa V, Bachelor's degree

Trinidad: 5 CXC/GCSE passes and 1 year of CAPE/A-level study, Bachelor's degree

Turkey: State Lycee Diploma, Lisans or Bachelor's degree

United Arab Emirates: Secondary School Certificate, Bachelor's degree

United Kingdom: Minimum 5 academic GCSE passes and 1 year of A-Level study, Bachelor's degree

Uruguay: Bachillerato, Licenciatura of at least 4-year duration

Venezuela: Bachillerato, Licenciatura or equivalent