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Why study in the USA? What’s different about the US experience? Flexible curricula - Combine degree programs around career goals Counseling/advising - Professors & University Staff Living on Campus – Deepens friendships Degrees recognized worldwide – Professional level accreditation English-based; language of global business Opportunities for Leadership - Professional clubs & organizations Talent based Scholarship – Undergraduate Build your resume with working experience

Connecticut – a proving ground for leaders Located in the Northeast section of the United States Set in West Hartford – One of the most livable small cities in the US 19 of the Fortune 500 companies located in CT Hartford is the “insurance capital” with property, casualty, health and life carriers all located in the area CT is an attractive destination for businesses and students: 2017 CT Economic Review

Ranking & Recognition - Business Barney School of Business Accounting Degree Ranked in Top 25 U.S. News and World Report “Best Graduate Business Schools The Barney School is 1 of 711 business schools worldwide accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). - The Barney School of Business has landed a spot on the Bloomberg Businessweek “Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2016.” The University of Hartford's Barney School of Business is ranked in the top 20 of risk and insurance programs in the United States. The ranking was reported by Business Insurance magazine in the "Top U.S. College Risk Management and Insurance Undergraduate Programs.“

Ranking & Recognition - Engineering The University’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) ranks #14 on the list right alongside MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Tufts, and Cooper Union. According to the article, the early career median pay for UHart engineering majors is $61,900. Mid-career professionals from CETA earn a median salary of $130,000 (Business Insider). - #69 Best Engineering programs (US News & World Report).

Return on investment – Value of degree

Quick Facts Location: West Hartford, CT, two hour drive from Boston to the North and New York City to the South. 7km from the city of Hartford, Connecticut. Size of Campus: 350 Acres Type of School: Private, Residential (92% of students living on Campus) Student Population: 7000 / 5000 Undergraduate Students International : 600 / 65+ countries

The Right Size Numbers - 5000 Undergraduate and 2000 Graduate students. Class Size - Average class size at the University is 22 students. Students come from 40 of the U.S. states and 65+ countries around the world. Access - Student Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1 Teaching – Highly Interactive, Seminar, Case Study, Project based classroom experience.

Why is class size important? Interactive Classrooms – Seminar vs. lecture / you will be asked for your opinion & asked to defend your thinking. Undergraduate Research – You will have the opportunity to work along side faculty and then lead your own research. Project Based Learning - As an Engineering student you will learn design by creating design and testing this design.

The International Center Three full time advisors with over 45 years of experience advising students. Orientation to the University Social, Cultural and Athletic programming Visa Rules and Regulations Where to Live – Housing advice Phones Paying Taxes

Academic Student Services Student Success Center Arrangement of a free tutor Assistance with time management Guidance about what club to join Exploration of how to choose a major Assisting with personal problems The Center for Reading & Writing One-on-one tutoring services for writers of all abilities Assistance is free of charge Professional or peer tutors are available

Leading programs Architecture Business Communication Engineering Fine & Performing Arts Health Sciences Music

Distinctive Degree Programs Acoustical Engineering & Music Actor Training Architecture Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Engineering Insurance & Finance Multimedia Web Design & Development Music Management Music Production and Technology Performing Arts Management Prosthetics and Orthotics Respiratory Care Radiologic Technology

Undergraduate Scholarship - Academic International Scholarship - Academic Scholarships range from $6,000-16,000 These Scholarships will be evaluated for renewal after each academic term/semester. If the student is able to maintain satisfactory academic progress this scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of eight semesters.

Performing Arts Scholarship (PAS) The Hartt School – students applying to the Hartt School of Music, Theatre & Dance will be considered for Scholarship on the basis of their Audition. These Scholarships range from $6000 to $25,000.00. They do NOT include living expenses. They can be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic progress.

Artistic Talent Scholarship (ATS) The Hartford Art School – students applying to the Hartford Art School will be considered for Scholarship on the basis of their Art Portfolio. These Scholarships range from $6000 to $25,000.00. They do NOT include living expenses. They can be renewed each year based on satisfactory academic progress.

How to apply

Undergraduate Application Procedures admission.hartford.edu/intl What’s required to apply for the Bachelor’s degree? __ Application – Please have the student complete the on line application. __Official Transcripts - We can begin the review of an application on the basis of an electronic copy of the students academic record. The student must send the official copy from their school/University prior to being cleared to register for classes. __ Proof of Financial Support – Please send an electronic copy of a statement from the parents bank that is equal to or greater than the cost of attendance. __ English Testing Results – If the student presents the official results of one of the following they will be considered for direct admission: TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson’s English Test. TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.0 / Pearson’s 52.

Undergraduate Application Procedures http://admission.hartford.edu/intl What is the profile of an accepted student? Grades above at or just above 80%. 3.0 out of 4.0 or B average Engineering Applicants – the student’s highest grades should be in Math & Science. Business Applicants - the student’s highest grades should be in Math & Languages. Health Science Applicants - the student’s highest grades should be in Math & Science. Music & Fine Arts Applicants – In addition to their Academic transcripts these applicants must prove their talent. Music – Audition / Fine Arts – Art Portfolio

Undergraduate Fees Cost of Attendance total $56,118.00 http://admission.hartford.edu/intl Cost of Attendance Tuition & Fees $38,910.00 Living Costs 12,346.00 Health Insurance 2,200.00 Books & Academic supplies 1,020.00 Personal & Miscellaneous 1,642.00 total $56,118.00

Graduate Application Procedures Submit an on-line application – Application fee will be waived Transcript Evaluation: apply for a transcript evaluation through the World Education Services (WES) & send an official transcript to WES: *By postal mail: World Education Services P. O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087 USA *By express courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc...) World Education Services 64 Beaver St, #146 New York, NY 10004 USA

Graduate Application Procedures 3. English Proficiency Requirement: Direct Admission – TOEFL 80 IBT, CBT 213, PB 550 / IELTS 6.5 4. Proof of Financial Support Please present a bank statement or letter indicating a balance equal to or greater than the minimum required amount by the program.

Admission contacts Undergraduate Admission: Graduate Admission: Mr. Sam Skinner, Director Intl Admission skinner@hartford.edu WeChat: samskinner Whatsapp: 8606908790 Skype: samuelskinnr 01.860.768.4839 / 01.860.768.4981 Mr. Anas Malhan, Asst. Director, Intl Admission aalghamdi@hartford.edu WeChat: malhananas 01.860.768.4134 Graduate Admission: Dr. Summer Amorosino, Director amorosino@hartford.edu Gradstudy@hartford.edu 01.860.768.5102 / 01.860.768.4371

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