Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Specialties

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers 24 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs as well as professonal development and continuing education, dual enrollment and certificate programs. One of Pennsylvania’s most affordable private universities, Harrisburg University is known for small class sizes and a hands-​on career-​focused education. HU offers state-​of the-​art academic resources throughout its $ 73-​million 16-​story Academic Center, engaging faculty, and the resources of a thriving city. Here the academic and business worlds unite. Here individuals looking to learn, grow, and achieve can connect with experts who teach, mentor, and advise. Our programs draw upon close connections to the key industries and sectors that drive the economy of Pennsylvania.

History

Established in 2001.

«Founded to address the need of Pennsylvania’s Capital Region for increased educational opportunities in applied science and technology-​related fields, the vision of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is to provide academic programs at undergraduate and graduate levels for a diversity of learners, using student-​centered, technologically advanced, and experiential learning designs that emphasize student success, with a sharp focus on specific interdisciplinary competencies and strong linkages to career development. The desired outcome is the emergence of well-​qualified, technically expert graduates whose understanding of applied science and technology-​related fields is honed by direct industry experience and rounded by a sound, cross-​disciplinary liberal education.»