West Haven sits on Long Island Sound, just over the line from New Haven, and the University of New Haven's campus is a short ride from the town's Metro-North station. The private university is best known for the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, alongside its engineering and business colleges. Many international students come for STEM master's degrees in computer science, data science and cybersecurity.
West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Official website: newhaven.edu
Private university in Connecticut
1920
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
$30,000 – $48,000
International students, before scholarships
$16,000 – $20,000
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 newhaven.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Cybersecurity and Networks
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Forensic Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Criminal Justice
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 75
Forensic science and criminal justice through the Henry C. Lee College.
STEM master's programmes with large international cohorts.
Metro-North trains to New York City.
Forensic and criminal justice graduates work in crime labs, policing and investigations.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Engineering and IT graduates join employers in Connecticut and New York.
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Campus sits on a hill about a mile from the shoreline, with residence halls and student apartments nearby. Shuttles run to downtown New Haven and the train stations.
New Haven has Yale, famous thin-crust pizza and plenty of theatres. Trains reach Grand Central in about two hours, though Connecticut rent is not cheap.
Form I-20 issued by University of New Haven
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
Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. International students should apply by June for fall and November for spring. Undergraduates should apply by early spring for fall entry.
Most programmes start in fall (August) and spring (January).
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of New Haven after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Computer science, data science, cybersecurity, forensic science and criminal justice are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80.
Yes. International undergraduates are considered for merit scholarships, and many graduate students receive partial tuition awards. The amount appears in your offer letter.
