Study abroad at Bridgeport

Bridgeport is the largest city in the state of Connecticut, situated on the scenic Long Island Sound in Fairfield County just 60 minutes by direct Metro-North express train from Manhattan, New York City. Famous for its historic seaside park (Seaside Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted), rich maritime legacy, and strong financial/biomedical corridor in southwestern Connecticut, Bridgeport is home to the University of Bridgeport (UB - founded in 1927, dynamic private doctoral research institution renowned for STEM and Health Sciences). UB is internationally acclaimed for the School of Engineering (ABET-accredited Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering), Ernest C. Trefz School of Business, Fones School of Dental Hygiene (the world's first dental hygiene school, established in 1913), School of Chiropractic, and School of Nursing, alongside nearby Housatonic Community College and St. Vincent's College. Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations (NECHE, ABET, ACBSP). International students benefit from career access to Wall Street and Fortune 500 companies in NYC and Connecticut, generous international scholarships (up to $20,000/year), seaside campus, and direct F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support.

Tuition fees in Bridgeport for international undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport (UB) range between $32,500 and $35,500 per academic year for Engineering, Computer Science, Business, and Dental Hygiene (with automatic International Merit Scholarships reducing tuition by $10,000 to $20,000/year for eligible students, bringing annual tuition down to approximately $14,000–$18,000/year). Postgraduate Master's programs range between $16,500 and $21,500 per year (calculated at approx. $850–$950 per credit hour). Campus seaside residence halls (University Tower, Marina Hall, Barnum Hall) cost between $750 and $1,250 per month (inclusive of meal plans and utilities), while private student apartments in Black Rock, Downtown, and Seaside Village range from $700 to $1,350 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $900 and $1,550.

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses), UB's International Center for Students and Scholars (ICSS) issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.