Why Study at UB?

"The University of Bridgeport is an international University educating leaders for the global civilization of the twenty-first century." Neil Albert Salonen, President of the University of Bridgeport.

The University was founded in 1927 as a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, doctoral-level university. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredits the University of Bridgeport.

You'll make global connections! You will enrich your life by experiencing another culture, gain new perspective on the world, develop contacts and the interpersonal skills and knowledge necessary to those who work and live in an international community.

Renowned Faculty! Among the faculty is a large number of internationally recognized scholars, researchers and working professionals who have themselves studied, lived and taught in countries throughout the world. UB's faculty holds degrees from Dartmouth, Berkeley, Moscow State University, Georgetown, University of Vienna, Oxford, Carnegie Mellon, Juilliard and many others. The Dean of business school has a Ph.D. from Berkeley; the chair of Computer Science Department holds a degree from MIT.

Your career opportunities become global! Studying with students from around the world connects you with people who will take leadership positions in business and government in countries around the world.

An 18:1 student faculty ratio means you will work closely with the professors in your field and receive their personal attention. Approximately 3,900 students attend UB.

The UB Cooperative Education Program gives students the chance to obtain valuable career skills through part-time, study-related work in some of the largest and most prestigious companies in the U.S. This experience will make you more valuable and knowledgeable as an employee in your home country.

The University's English Language Institute (ELI) offers intensive English Language courses for academic or career preparation.

An Office of International Affairs provides an orientation program and other services to international students including immigration, personal and other non-academic counseling.

The International Relations Club promotes intercultural understanding through planned educational and social activities.