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Union College: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Union College is a U.S. liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, with bachelor’s and master’s study options. It suits students who want a broad arts-and-sciences setting with engineering among the available paths.

  2. What you can study

    You can study at bachelor’s and master’s level. The college offers a liberal arts curriculum across 21 academic departments, including ABET-accredited engineering degree programs. Two programme names are listed in Japanese: ロボット理工専攻 and AIロボティクス学科.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply for either bachelor’s or master’s study, depending on the programme. The college does not publish a detailed international admissions process in the information available here; confirm entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any English-language requirements on the official website or with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Schenectady will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current local estimates before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the information available here, so confirm it on the official website before applying from abroad. Also check visa support, English-language requirements, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme is available at the level you need.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Union College stands out as a smaller liberal arts college rather than a large research university. Its main distinction is the combination of a liberal arts curriculum with engineering programmes, which makes it more suitable for students who want breadth and technical study in one place.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Union College

What type of institution is Union College?

It is a public university in the United States.

Where is Union College located?

It is in Schenectady, New York, United States.

What degree levels are available?

Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree.

How many academic departments does it have?

21 academic departments.

Overview

Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the state of New York, after Columbia College. In the 19th century, it became known as the "Mother of Fraternities", because three of the earliest Greek-letter fraternities were established there. Union began enrolling women in 1970, after 175 years as an all-male institution. The college offers a liberal arts curriculum across 21 academic departments, including ABET-accredited engineering degree programs.

Programs at Union College

70 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Africana Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

American Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Anthropology

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art History

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Asian Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Astronomy

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Astrophysics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biochemistry

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemistry

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Chinese

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Civil Engineering

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Classics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Creative Writing

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Dance

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Data Analytics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Digital Media

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Digital Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Energy Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Policy

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Science

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Film Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Geosciences

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

German Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Greek

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Japanese

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Jewish Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Latin

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Managerial Economics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Mathematics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Mental Health Care

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music Technology

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Nanotechnology

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Neuroscience

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Philosophy

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Physics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Political Science

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Public Health

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Public History

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Religious Studies

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Russian

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Statistics

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Studio Fine Arts

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Theater

Union College

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

Scholarships at Union College

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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