What Academic Programs and Areas of Study Does UNH Offer?

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The University of New Hampshire (UNH) offers three main program tracks — undergraduate, graduate, and online — with 200+ majors and hands-on opportunities such as research and internships. If you are trying to decide whether UNH has a path that fits your goals, start by identifying which of the three tracks matches your current stage, then use UNH's program exploration pages to narrow down a major or area of study.

The three program tracks

UNH organizes its academics into three entry points, each with its own exploration page:

Track Who it's for Where to start
Undergraduate programs First-time students and transfers seeking a bachelor's degree Explore all programs → Undergraduate programs
Graduate programs Students pursuing master's, doctoral, or other advanced degrees Explore all programs → Graduate programs
Online programs Learners who need flexible, remote study options Explore all programs → Online programs

The site's "Explore all programs" entry point is the single place to compare these tracks before committing to one.

What "200+ majors" actually covers

UNH states it offers 200+ majors alongside hands-on opportunities like research and internships. The stated goal is that you "gain the skills, experience, and confidence to turn your passions into a future you're excited about." In practice, this means:

  • Majors are the primary unit of study you apply into or declare.
  • Areas of study are the broader categories the site uses to help you browse when you don't yet know the exact major name.
  • Experiential components (research, internships) sit alongside coursework rather than as separate programs.

If you already know your intended field, go straight to the majors list. If you don't, browse by area of study first — that's the intended path for undecided students.

How to find the right fit

  1. Decide your track. Undergraduate, graduate, or online — this determines which program list applies to you.
  2. Browse areas of study if you have a general interest but no specific major in mind.
  3. Check the major's hands-on options. UNH emphasizes research and internships as part of the academic experience, so confirm what's available in your intended field.
  4. Explore campuses. UNH's site lists campus exploration as a distinct step, which matters if location or campus setting affects your choice.
  5. Look at outcomes and value. The site provides dedicated pages for outcomes & value, which is useful for comparing a major against your career or further-study plans.

Common sticking points

  • "Explore all programs" vs. individual track pages: The all-programs page is the broadest view; the track pages (undergraduate/graduate/online) are more targeted. Use the broad view to compare, the track view to decide.
  • Majors vs. areas of study: These are not the same list. If a search for a specific major comes up empty, try the corresponding area of study.
  • Online vs. on-campus: Online programs are listed as a separate track, so don't assume an on-campus major has an online equivalent — check the online list directly.

For prospective students who want to see the campus before deciding, UNH provides a "Plan a Visit" page under admissions and aid.