1. U.S. EDUCATION SYSTEM Mona Chorera University of Bridgeport
International Admissions Counselor

2. OUTLINE INTRODUCTION OF U.S. EDUCATION SYSTEM DECIDING FACTORS
ADMISSION PROCESS
RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT

3. INTRODUCTION TO U.S. EDUCATION SYSTEM
Over 4,000 degree-granting institutions

4. INTRODUCTION TO U.S. EDUCATION SYSTEM
Accreditation
Regional Private Non-Profit Associations
Example: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Approved by U.S. Department of Education and State Department of Higher Education
Ranking
U.S. Department of Education does not rank
institutions
No national established ranking system

5. DECIDING FACTORS MAJOR AFFORDABLE INTERNSHIPS FACILTIES FACULTY
LOCATION
SUITABLE UNIVERSITY

6. ADMISSION PROCESS Application Deadlines Admissions Materials
Check with each institution for specific deadlines
Admissions Materials
Completed application (paper or online, check with each institution)
Official mark sheets/transcripts and Bachelor’s degree certificate
Official SSC and official HSC (when applying for undergraduate majors)
Two or three recommendation letters
Admissions Essay (SOP)
GRE, TOEFL, GMAT scores slips (check with each institution)
Third-party evaluation of your academic studies (check with each institution)
Official bank and affidavit of support completed by sponsor(s)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Copy of first page passport
Application fee payment (demand draft or check with each institution)
Processing Time
Varies according to each institution

7. RECOMMENDATIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
INCLUDE ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION
LEARN ABOUT FACULTY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
USE VARIOUS RESOURCES TO EXPLORE SCHOOLS
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

8. UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
OPENING DOORS. BUILDING FUTURES.

9. ACCREDITATIONS
The University of Bridgeport is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The University is also accredited by the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education
The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

10. Master’s and Doctoral Programs
School of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering MS
Computer Engineering MS
Computer Science MS
Computer Science &
Engineering Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering MS
Mechanical Engineering MS
Technology Management MS
School of Counseling & Education
Counseling MS
Education MS
Global Development & Peace MA
Instructional Technology MS
School of Health Sciences
Acupuncture MS
Chiropractic Medicine D.C.
Dental Hygiene MS
Human Nutrition MS
Naturopathy Medicine N.D.
School of Business
Business Administration - MBA

11. Bachelor’s and Associate’s Programs
School of Business
Accounting (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
Computer Applications and Information (B.S.)
Fashion Merchandising (B.S.)
Finance (B.S.)
International Business (B.S.)
Management & Industrial Relations (B.S.)
Marketing (B.S.)
School of Arts and Sciences
Biology (B.A., B.S.)
General Studies ( B.S.)
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
Industrial Design (B.S.)
Interior Design (B.S.)
Literature and Civilization (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
Music (B.M.)
School of Engineering
Computer Engineering (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
International College
International Political Economy and Diplomacy (B.A.)
Martial Arts Studies (B.A.)
Mass Communication (B.A.)
Social Sciences (B.A.)
World Religions (B.A.)
Fones School of Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene (A.S., B.S.)
School of Education & HR
Human Services (B.S.)
Psychology (B.S.)

12. LOCATION?…IDEAL LOCATION!
Fairfield County is known as the ‘Corporate Gold Coast’ - 3rd highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in USA
Located in the State of Connecticut, Fairfield County, city of Bridgeport
New York City (80 kilometers)
Boston, MA (260 kilometers)
Washington, D.C. (465 kilometers)

13. AFFORDABLE EDUCATION @ UB
Engineering and Business Scholarship based on academic merit, English proficiency and standardized examinations.
Graduate Assistantships and student workers employment available
Undergraduate scholarship awards from $5,000 to $12,000 per year based on academic merit and English language proficiency
Minimum IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61 required!
Payment plan option available

14. UB HIGHLIGHTS UB shuttle offers free local transportation
Free public bus transportation
Airport pick-up during Orientation Week
Participation in UB United Nations Model
Award winning students (ASEE, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, ACM, CT Business Venture, etc.)
South-Asian dining and shopping nearby campus
Recently renovated library Learning Commons – most digitalized library in US
Newly renovated classrooms in the School of Business
F1 student legal advice provided
Host to world class engineering conferences (CISSE, ASEE, REV)
Dental Hygiene – state of the art clinic
Intramural cricket games

15. Opening doors . Building futures.
Questions? Answers!!!
Opening doors . Building futures.
Mona Chorera
International Admissions Counselor