The University of New Haven is a private, independent, comprehensive university based in southern New England, specializing in quality educational opportunities and preparation of both traditional and returning students for successful careers and self-reliant, productive service in a global society. The mission of UNH is to provide cutting-edge, career-oriented programs and broad intellectual and ethical enrichment for a diverse student body. The vision of the University of New Haven is to be the dominant career-oriented comprehensive university in southern New England, noted for its ability to combine professional education with humanistic, scientific and social learning as well as research capability.