University of New Hampshire, Manchester (UNH)

As the urban campus of The University of New Hampshire, UNH Manchester provides access
to public higher education for people who live and work in the greater Merrimack Valley.
Located in the heart of the I-93 corridor, UNH Manchester is a vital part of the educational,
economic, and cultural life of central and southern New Hampshire and northern
Massachusetts, serving the needs of a diverse urban population and bringing the resources
of the state’s flagship university to the urban center. UNH Manchester is committed to the
economic growth and welfare of the region, encouraging students to connect their work in the
University with their lives in their communities.

Students find the best of both worlds at UNH Manchester — the benefits of the respected UNH education at a more affordable commuter campus rich with opportunities.

The college's 18 undergraduate majors and 13 minors are built on a strong liberal arts foundation with special emphasis on urban issues and the practical experiences needed for successful careers in the future. UNH Manchester also hosts graduate degree programs offered through the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies.

Our urban location in the heart of Manchester's historic mill yard supports a unique learning environment. The Merrimack Valley region of New Hampshire serves as an extension of our campus, a learning laboratory for academics and student life. Our students have easy access to study abroad opportunities and interesting research projects and internships in business, education, government, health care and a range of non-profit and community organizations. Student clubs and organizations are active on campus and student participation is encouraged. Recreational and co-curricular activities in Boston, Mass. the White Mountains and the New Hampshire seacoast are within an hours' drive from our campus.

UNH Manchester is located in downtown Manchester, the state's largest city. Manchester is a first-class city and the region's center of cultural, economic, entertainment, and government activity. Classrooms, laboratories, faculty and administrative offices, the library and the bookstore are located at University Center, 400 Commercial Street. The Office of Admissions, the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies and classrooms are located at 286 Commercial Street, a short walk to the south.

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