The University of Hartford is a private university in West Hartford, Connecticut, founded in 1957 through the merger of three local institutions. The university offers programs across seven schools and colleges, including the Hartt School of Music (one of the nation's leading music conservatories), the Hartford Art School, and programs in engineering, business, education, and the liberal arts. Known for its strong performing arts programs and a residential campus environment on a 350-acre campus bordering West Hartford and Hartford.
