University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$40,600 - $59,482

For the 2023-2024 academic year: the average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $59,482 and for graduate students it is approximately $40,600.

Founded in 1927, University of Bridgeport is a non-profit university, home to a diverse student and faculty body from over 45 states and 80 countries who are united by a shared commitment to career readiness, innovation, and a supportive, challenging learning environment. The University is a distinguished institution in Connecticut that holds a prominent position in the Carnegie Classification system as a Doctoral/Professional university. Notably, it prides itself on being the first university in Connecticut to have a Computer Engineering program accredited by ABET. 
Pride

Points of Pride

  • UB is one of only three Connecticut universities included in the Carnegie Classification system as Doctoral/Professional, and the only one of the three designated as STEM-focused. 
  • Scholarships are awarded to incoming undergraduate international students based upon academic merit.  
  • The average class size is 14 with 16:1 student-faculty ratio. 
  • The largest graduate engineering program in CT and the second-largest graduate engineering school in New England. 
  • Approximately 100% employment rate for engineers. 
  • The only university in Connecticut with a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence. 

University Highlights

US News & World Report Rankings 2023 
  • #331-440 in National Universities 
  • #144 in Graduate Computer Engineering 
US News & World Report Rankings 2023 
  • #202 in Graduate Computer Science 
  • #169 in Graduate Physician Assistant
  • #196-212 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs 

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting
  • Biology – STEM designated
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Engineering Technology – STEM designated
  • Computer Engineering – STEM designated
  • Computer Science – STEM Designated
  • Criminal Justice and Human Security - Comparative Justice
  • Criminal Justice and Human Security - Criminology
  • Criminal Justice and Human Security - Human Security
  • Data Analytics
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Electrical Engineering – STEM designated
  • English and Professional Writing
  • Finance
  • General Studies - Business Studies
  • General Studies - Engineering and Computer Related Fields
  • General Studies - Humanities
  • General Studies - Natural Sciences and Mathematics Science
  • General Studies - Social Sciences
  • Health Sciences – Community Health Education Track – STEM designated
  • Health Sciences – Exercise and Fitness Track – STEM designated
  • Health Sciences – Nutrition Track– STEM designated
  • Health Sciences –Pre-Professional Track – STEM designated
  • Human Services
  • Human Services and Psychology
  • Mathematics – STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering – STEM designated
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Music - Music Business
  • Music - Music Education
  • Music - Music Performance
  • Nursing – STEM designated
  • Psychology
  • Sport Management 

Graduate

  • Acupuncture
  • Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • Analytics – STEM designated
  • Artificial Intelligence - Cybersecurity – STEM designated
  • Artificial Intelligence - Data Sciences and Data Analytics – STEM designated
  • Artificial Intelligence - Deep Learning and Computer Vision – STEM designated
  • Artificial Intelligence - Robotics and Automation – STEM designated
  • Biomedical Engineering – STEM designated
  • Chinese Herbology
  • Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Criminal Justice and Human Security
  • Elementary Education
  • Finance – STEM designated
  • MBA Accounting
  • MBA Analytics Intelligence
  • MBA Finance
  • MBA Healthcare Management
  • MBA Human Resources Management
  • MBA Management
  • MBA Marketing
  • Physician Assistant
  • Secondary Education
  • Technology Management - Biotechnology Management – STEM designated
  • Technology Management - Global Program and Project Management – STEM designated
  • Technology Management - Information and Cyber Security Management – STEM designated
  • Technology Management - Information Technology and Big Data – STEM designated
  • Technology Management - Innovation in Technology Management and Engineering – STEM designated 
  • Technology Management - Manufacturing Management – STEM designated
  • Technology Management - Quality Control and Continuous Improvement – STEM designated
  • Technology Management - Supply Chain, Logistics and Service Management – STEM designated
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.bridgeport.edu/academics/programs/

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • TOEFL: 75  
  • IELTS: 6.0 
  • PTE: 53 
  • Duolingo: 90 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: Fee Waiver Available 
 
  • TOEFL: 80  
  • IELTS: 6.0  
  • PTE: 58 
  • Duolingo: 95 
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional for major programs 
  • Application Fee: Fee Waiver Available 

 

Intakes

Fall (September) and Spring (January).

Accreditation

The baccalaureate (BS) degree programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.  

The Ernest C. Trefz School of Business undergraduate and graduate programs are professionally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).