Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is a private, STEM-focused university located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. It was established in 2001 (originally as Harrisburg Polytechnic Institute).

• 🎯 Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• 👨‍🎓 Students: ~6,500+ from over 100 countries
• 🏙️ Campus: Urban (with an additional location in Philadelphia)
• 🎓 Programs:
  • 15+ Bachelor’s degrees
  • 13+ Master’s degrees
  • Doctoral programs
• ✔️ Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

👉 A key feature of HU is its hands-on learning model, where every undergraduate program includes internships or practical experience to prepare students for real-world careers.

🌍 Rankings (Latest Available)

🏆 U.S. News & World Report

• #16 Most Innovative Schools (Regional Universities North, 2025)
• Previously ranked in the #129–#170 range among Regional Universities North

🌐 EduRank (2025)

• 🌎 #3801 in the world
• 🇺🇸 #989 in the United States
• 📍 #67 in Pennsylvania

📊 Subject Rankings:

• Computer Science: #781 (USA)
• Engineering: #840 (USA)
• Strong research output in AI, Machine Learning, and Engineering fields

📊 Webometrics (2025)

• 🌎 World Rank: ~6530
• 🇺🇸 Country Rank: ~1018

🏫 Niche Rankings (2026)

• 🎨 #39 Best Colleges for Design in America
• 👨‍🏫 #319 Best Professors in America
• 🎓 #602 Best Academics in America
• 🏡 Strong rankings for campus safety and diversity