Harrisburg University - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
326 Market Street, Harrisburg
Last updated: 15/03/2025
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About Harrisburg University - Harrisburg
In the mid-1990s, a group of community business leaders recognized the value of integrating STEM education with economic development. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2001, making it the first independent science and technology-focused, non-profit, university to be established in Pennsylvania in more than 100 years. It was chartered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2005 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 2009.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers STEM-focused degree programs that lead to great careers. With nearly 7,000 students hailing from 102 countries, the university has one of the most diverse student bodies among private colleges.
Harrisburg University was ranked #1 in STEM by Corporate Livewire for 2021, 2022, 2023.
Why Harrisburg University (HU) - Harrisburg
- Location: Harrisburg University of Science & Technology is right in the heart of Pennsylvania’s capital city. Students will feel the pulse of the city all around. It’s where the action is. Harrisburg campus is close to restaurants, shops, theaters, sports events—everything one could want in an urban campus experience. It’s an energized vibe that takes college to a whole new level, delivering something students won’t experience anywhere else.
- Integral Curricular Practical Training (CPT): CPT is an integral part of the programs and participation is required. CPT is authorized for the duration of the 2-year program with no gaps or breaks.
- Execute Format Weekends: Engage in graduate studies with weekend sessions at Harrisburg University. Harrisburg's faculty and staff will ensure students have a smooth arrival. International graduate students take weekly classes online and come to campus one Saturday per month for the duration of their studies at HU.
- Accreditation: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Non-Profit: Only nonprofit science and technology-focused comprehensive university between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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