About UNH
About the University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire, founded in 1866, is known for its academic quality and excellence in research. It serves more than 10,000 degree students each year, who major in a variety of fields in the arts and sciences. The University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Accreditation by the association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
The Location
The University of New Hampshire is located on the Atlantic seacoast on a beautiful 200-acre campus in a very safe rural area--with easy access to Boston, just 1-1/2 hours away. Portland, Maine is 1-1/2 hours to our north. New York City and Montreal are also close by—just a 6- or 7-hour drive. New Hampshire is a popular area for tourists year-round, who enjoy our beaches, lakes, mountains, parks, and historical sites of interest.
Transportation to Durham
Students who are arriving by air should fly to Boston, Mass. (Logan Airport), or to Manchester, NH (Manchester Airport). When we have received your application, the director of the program, Professor Mary Clark, will contact you with information about transportation from the airport to UNH.
Recreational Activities
As an ESL student, you will have access to the following recreational facilities:
- Free use of the University tennis courts
- Lectures and concerts on campus
- The University movie theatre, which shows classical and popular movies
- Special rate to purchase a pass to the Hamel Recreation Center with its state-of-the-art exercise and sports facilities
In addition to the University recreational facilities, the campus is close to public recreational areas and tourist attractions, including
- the New Hampshire and Maine seacoast;
- the White Mountains, with sightseeing, skiing, hiking, and camping;
- the popular city of Portsmouth, with restaurants, shops, festivals, historical sites;
- numerous parks offering picnicking, swimming, boating, and hiking;
- discount shopping areas;
- the cities of Boston, Mass. (1-1/2 hour drive); Portland, Maine (1-1/2 hour drive); New York City (6 hour drive); and Montreal (7 hour drive).