In the fall of 2007, UB had a remarkable 18 percent jump in enrollment, leading all other colleges and universities in Connecticut. Graduate enrollment was up 29 percent, fueled by growth in its graduate business and engineering programs. More and more students are choosing the University of Bridgeport because they know it offers a quality educational experience, that it is vibrant and growing, and that it will prepare them for the professional challenges of a world driven by information and globalization.
The University offers more than 125 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including a new graduate program for Global Development and Peace. The wide and varied curricula prepare students for careers in business, engineering, computer science, education, public service, music, design, and fashion, as well a number of health care disciplines, including dental hygiene, nutrition, chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture. Students appreciate the small classes, which allow professors to get to know them and provide the personal attention that fosters a rich learning experience.
UB has a vibrant internship program to prepare its students for the real-world challenges of the workplace. Located in the
UB has an amazing-and an amazingly diverse-student body. With students from more than 80 countries, there is no better place to prepare for success in today's global marketplace. What's more, UB students are distinguishing themselves in a wide range of areas. A number of the university's talented students have earned awards in business, industrial design, and interior design competitions during the past year.
The University is known for its leadership and innovation. Its library is one of the first in the world with the online ExLibris system. UB pioneered the first online graduate degree program in the State of Connecticut. It is the first American institution of higher learning to offer a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Martial Arts Studies. A one-of-a-kind soccer field recently opened to enhance the school's athletic programs.
UB is undergoing a wide range of infrastructure and facilities enhancements that are making the campus a more sophisticated and attractive environment for learning. The school recently launched an ambitious program of capital improvements, made possible by a $21.2 million tax-exempt bond financing issue. Already completed is a state-of-the-art building for the Fones School of Dental Hygiene, equipped with the latest in digital technology, ergonomic work stations, and smart classrooms. The upcoming restoration of the Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center will transform this landmark building into one of the region's most important visual and performing arts facilities.
The UB campus is situated on Long Island Sound, adjacent to a beautiful 300-acre park with sandy beaches and playing fields. UB also offers graduate and adult students the convenience of two extension campuses located in Stamford, at 5 Riverbend Center; and in Waterbury, at 84 Progress Lane.
Call 1.800.EXCEL.UB (800.392.3582) or visit www.bridgeport.edu and discover more about the University of Bridgeport.
Upcoming Admissions Events at the Stamford Campus
5 Riverbend Center (off Hope St.)
Stamford, CT 06750
ubstamford@bridgeport.edu
203-3580-0700
Graduate Information Session
Monday, August 4
4:30pm-6:30pm
Upcoming Admissions Events at the Bridgeport Campus
Wahlstrom Library
6th Floor
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-576-4552
Graduate Information Session
Wednesday, August 6
4:30pm-6:30pm
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