What Students Say
Likes
- The Flexible Timetables
- Accessibility to Labs and other Facilities
- Community
Dislikes
- There was (maybe) a little bit of bias when it comes to appointing part time jobs within the campus, especially with the international Students (Undergraduate only).
- There was maybe one or two things that I disliked as a student but I also knew it's the way Universities operate. There was so much liberty that if you disliked anything, you're probably doing something wrong.
Course Curriculum
10
- The course was pretty difficult, Mostly theoretical subjects. But it was the Subjects that I picked. It may vary based on the subject a student picks. One thing I can say for sure is that you will receive all the help you need from the Professors, at anytime. They are always one email away and responsive too. Some of these theoretical subjects also had practical demos shown for Easier Understanding, whenever needed.
- Typically there will be 3-4 classes per day, and that is lower in the second semester. Average numbers of students vary from 10-15 or 4-5 based on the subjects (and the Professors because students pick professors they like and these classes fill faster). I have had a various number of students for every class, but the professors always remember all of them.
- As for Indian students, there were 2-3 Students in some classes and no Indian students except me in some classes. Again, Depends on the subjects you choose before the start of the semester.
Admission Experience
- I did not apply to any other College before this. I applied for a transfer program from PSG Institute of Advanced Studies. They had an MOU signed with the University of Hartford. It was a 3+1 Program, I studied the UIS curriculum at PSG College (Coimbatore) for 3 years; my credits were transferred to the University of Hartford, where I did 2 Semesters and Graduated out of.
- Although PSG College did have multiple options in multiple countries where they had an MOU for transferring students, in Germany, Australia, England, and the US, for mechanical Engineering Students, University Of Hartford was the only option, with Binghamton being offered for Mechatronics
- I applied for the Spring Intake, as provided by PSG Institute of advanced Studies. There is a summer intake as well for students applying on their own.
- As for the application Process, it was an In person application that involved an exam and interview by the team at PSG institute of advanced studies
Faculty
10
- Again, I honestly feel that the Student to ratio quality does not affect the level of importance that the professors show you, but if anything, when there are fewer students, It does put a little pressure on you to not get distracted so you listen more attentively. As for the Professors, they always reach out at the end of the day.
- Teaching methodology in general is very interactive; most Professors refuse to teach to a mute class. Although it does differ between different Professors, some encourage participation from everyone, and some just leave the door open for conversation, not necessarily forcing participation.
- Faculty Do not assist in Finding Part time Jobs, although if you want to be a Teaching assistant (which is only for the postgraduates), you need to have a good reputation with the respective professors. Fulltime Jobs, they will provide a LOR depending on the Reputation the student upholds with them.
- Otherwise, there is a Separate team that helps you get jobs on campus.
- Dr. Jasinski was definitely a favourite. Always taking short portions of the syllabi for every class and giving respective work on it, it felt like it was fun learning the subject, and yet it was the subject that everyone got the maximum marks.
Campus Life
10
- The college is always lively, but the notice is not as evident as you would expect. You will have to socialize, Join groups, and look out for flyers around campus to be notified of these events. They will mostly be posted up in common places, or if they are official and hosted by the university and not students, you will be notified through the University portal.
- As far as Sports Facilities are Concerned. There is a Gym, Swimming Pool, Basketball Court, and Indoor games like Table tennis, and carrom.
Part Time Jobs
- Only the postgraduate students can get TA jobs, but it depends on the Reputation you hold with the Professors, and your grades too.
- Pay range is from 16-18 Dollars per hour for TA Jobs, Other jobs like RA have apay higher than 13 Dollars, But below the TA job. But those are mostly reserved for Native Students.
- Maximum allowed time for Part time jobs for International Students is 20 Hours.
- It is mostly easy to get a basic on-campus Job, as there is a dedicated team for it, but there is a small competition when it comes to the availability of openings for less intense jobs like Library assistants and Lab Assistants. and for other Jobs, it is a minimum Pay of 13 Dollars per hour.
- Steps to get an on-campus job:
- Receive Job offer letter from the Aramark Team on campus.
- Apply for an SSN.
- Open a bank account in which you will get the Payroll,
- Submit Bank Details to the Aramark Team and you are good to go.
Placement
8
- I did not apply for any jobs and Immediately returned to India.
- My Friends have been placed and Professors are more than willing to provide letters of recommendation, and Two of my friends have been placed with an average salary of 70000 USD Per Year.
- Students Find jobs mostly on their own, But there are Campus Placements as well, in the form of a fair where companies put up stalls and you can reach out to companies
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I stayed on campus and it seemed like the best option (although not the most economical), and it was around 4 Lakhs INR including food (again, depending on the food plan in commons)
- My advice: The Public Transport (mostly buses) is not super expensive, but the Cabs are exponentially higher than the prices in India. So if you are going to work part-time and can time yourself to catch and transfer buses, staying outside would be the cheaper option.
- Although, at the cost of a higher price (pun intended), you can always stay on campus, which is a nice place with all the facilities, including laundry, All types of food, 24/7 food delivery, permission to leave and return anytime as long as you are holding the ID Card, and zero commute between classes because the timetable can be pretty spread out.
- P.S, I Still have Friends there, So feel Free to reach out if anybody is searching for accommodation.
Exams
- They Accept only TOEFL scores and not IELTS. GRE and GMAT Scores are accepted for direct application, But if applying through PSG College in Coimbatore, neither of those are needed.
- A Statement of Purpose and Letter of Recommendation is Mandatory, a CV is not required by the university. An interview was part of the selection process from PSG Institute, not required by the University of Hartford. (Or at least for the Undergraduate Program)
Fees
- For the first 3 years at PSG College, The Tuition Fee was 9 lakh, 44 Thousand. It was a one-time payment for all three years, nothing more after that. I do not know the Hostel Fee structure as I rented out a flat nearby. The hostel is not too bad but I am available to reach out if anybody is looking for flats.
- At the University of Hartford, it was a Semester wise payment of 24 Lakhs in total for the Final year. an additional 8 Lakhs for Room on Campus, with food included (Might vary based on the food plans; they have multiple options)
- As for Expenses, I was able to manage my own expenses with the on-campus Part time job, Which paid $13 per hour, with a maximum allowed time of 20 hours per week for International Students
Scholarship
- Based on the GPA you receive in the first 3 years, there is a partial fee waiver. I am not too aware of the details, but there is an $18,000 waiver for a 2.8/4.0 GPA, a $25,000 waiver for scoring above a 3.0/4.0 GPA, a $28,000waiver for a 3.2 GPA and so on. There is a more Detailed Scholarship Structure, but the information I provided is based on the Amounts me and my friends received.
