Why Study at UNH?

Choosing that one university that fits their needs is one of the toughest decisions students will make. Here at the University of New Haven we would like to help you answer the question of why you should study at UNH.
 
 
Academic Excellence: UNH boasts an outstanding faculty with 82 percent holding a PhD or terminal degree in their field of expertise. Our small classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants. The student to faculty ratio is 15:1.
 
Experiential, Collaborative, Discovery-Based Learning: Experience education in a whole new way through internships and co-op programs that are facilitated by our close ties to organizations throughout the New Haven area and beyond. Earn valuable exposure to lessons such as teamwork, group discipline and time management.
 
Innovative Technology: UNH offers a wide range of innovative pieces of technology for the student's experience. We feature smart classrooms, where students connect with faculty in a total multimedia learning experience. The Tegrity Learning System allows faculty to upload class lectures and lessons to our Blackboard Academic Suite, where students can download actual audio and video of the class to review.
 
Opportunities to Lead, Participate and Grow: UNH has nearly 60 clubs and organizations for students to join, participate in and lead. UNH has 18 varsity sports in which students can compete in NCAA Division II. This rich menu of extracurricular organizations and athletic offerings provides the student with ample opportuntities to get involved.
 
Location: There's no better place to be than UNH. We are centrally located on the northeast corridor, between New York City and Boston—two of the most historical cities in the USA.
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