Opened in 1849 as the New Britain Normal School, CCSU is the oldest publicly funded university in Connecticut. New Britain was once called the Hardware City, and Stanley Black & Decker is still headquartered there. The university is strong in engineering and technology, business, education and computer science, and its data science master's draws international students. Hartford is about 15 minutes away.
New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Official website: ccsu.edu
1849
Public, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
Connecticut's oldest publicly funded university
New Britain, near Hartford
$24,000 – $30,000
International students, tuition and fees, approximate
$14,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ccsu.edu before you apply.
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Computer Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Engineering and technology programmes close to aerospace employers.
A data science master's with many international students.
Low public-university fees in New England.
Engineers join Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace and other Connecticut manufacturers.
Business and data graduates work for Hartford insurers such as Travelers and The Hartford.
Eligible F-1 graduates can apply for OPT; STEM degrees may get the extension.
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New Britain is a working city with a strong Polish community along Broad Street, known locally as Little Poland.
The CTfastrak bus line runs straight to downtown Hartford. Rent is lower than in Boston or New York, both about two hours away.
Form I-20 issued by Central Connecticut State University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
CCSU reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by May for fall and October for spring. Some graduate programmes set earlier dates.
CCSU admits in fall and spring for most programmes.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Central Connecticut State University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Data science, computer information technology, engineering, computer science and the MBA are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and about IELTS 6.5; undergraduates need school grades and IELTS 6.0.
CCSU offers limited scholarships to international students. Graduate assistantships are available in some departments.
