University of Connecticut

Founded as an agricultural school in 1881 by brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs.

More than 130 years later and UConn is one of the top public universities in America, which ranks within the top 20 overall, according to the US News & World Report.

UConn is organised across 14 schools and colleges that between them offer over 100 degree programmes to more than 30,000 students, around 7,000 of which are post-graduate.UConn prides itself on having a diverse community, a culture of innovation, a tradition of coaching winning athletes and a thriving academic spirit.

Away from campus, the university offers an extensive study abroad scheme with 250 programmes offered in 65 countries across six continents.