University of New Hampshire

We’re New Hampshire’s flagship public research university. This means we’re committed to pursuing research that contributes to the greater good. With award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities and a beautiful New England main campus within reach of the mountains, the ocean and the city of Boston, we put you at the edge of possible.

For more than 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research and work experiences that bring together students, faculty and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our neighborhoods and across the world.

Durham campus:

Home to more than 15,000 students, our main campus is located in one of the top 10 safest college towns in the U.S. We are just an hour’s drive from the White Mountains, Atlantic Ocean and Boston.

• Founded in 1866
• Three award-winning dining halls
• 60 minutes from Boston, Portland, White Mountains
• 20 minutes from Atlantic Ocean
• Home to nine of 11 UNH colleges & schools

Fostering student success and well-being:

Discover life as a Wildcat! Here at UNH, you are home. UNH students feel welcomed and included. They thrive by building friendships and lasting community through on-campus living, academics and extracurricular activities. Wildcat life looks different for every student, while our campus shares the core values of access, belonging, community and engagement. Find out what Wildcat life will look like for you.

Academics:

The opportunities are endless. Our 11 schools and colleges offer 200 programs in more than 100 major fields of study. You’ll have direct access to award-winning professors with a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. After you graduate, enjoy lifelong support through our office of Career and Professional Success.

Research:

From the uncharted ocean depths to edge of our solar system to the earth we call home, UNH research transforms lives and delivers solutions to global problems. Powered by more than $100 million in competitive external support, we’re in the top 20 percent of universities nationwide for research and funding.

State impact:

UNH contributes more than $1.5 billion to the New Hampshire economy each year, and provides direct support to more than 3,000 in-state businesses and organizations. Our reach extends from rural classrooms to our farms, fields and forests, to workplaces large and small across the state.

We are Wildcats. The future is ours. Our students have big dreams, and they achieve them, from starting their own businesses to conducting timely research. Apply today and see where a degree from UNH can take you. 

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!