2 Best Universities in Connecticut

Of the 2 universities in Connecticut, Yale University ranks highest at #16 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Quinnipiac University (#688 in United States). The universities on this list offer 85 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #16 #11 in United States New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Yale University

Private University · 37 courses

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USD 54,500 – USD 73,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1701Founded

14,500Students

3,000International

Admissions open

#16 QS World University Rankings 2026

#11 in United States

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2Top pick

#688 in United States Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Quinnipiac University

Private University · 48 courses

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USD 55,480/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

6,531Students

—International

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#688 in United States · by research impact

136,356 citations · h-index 141

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Yale University at #16 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Yale University has the largest research record in this group, with 53,501,390 citations and an h-index of 1,835.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 0 public to 2 private institutions. By location, Connecticut (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Yale University, founded in 1701. Yale University is the largest, with 14,500 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (21), Social Sciences & Psychology (9), Life Sciences (8) and Computer Science & IT (7). The usual length is 4 years. 98% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Quinnipiac University offers the widest choice, with 48 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Quinnipiac University is the least expensive at USD 55,480 a year and Yale University the most at USD 64,000; the middle of the range is about USD 64,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Connecticut?

Yale University (QS World #16) and Quinnipiac University (#688 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in Connecticut?

Of those with published fees, Quinnipiac University is the least expensive at about USD 55,480 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in Connecticut are public?

0 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Connecticut?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do courses start in Connecticut?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Connecticut?

Quinnipiac University, with 48, ahead of Yale University (37).

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