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About WKU
Western Kentucky University (WKU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Bowling Green, United States. WKU is a part of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 1201 position in the world.
WKU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at WKU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 5,495 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 13,820 USD. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local5,495USD/year
Foreign13,820USD/year
Master
Local7,498USD/year
Foreign19,995USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Room and board
on campus10,044USD/year
off campus10,044USD/year
Other expenses
on campus2,086USD/year
off campus4,238USD/year
Study programs at WKU
Education & Training
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Teacher Education Concentration)
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
B.S. in Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (Dual Certification in English/Language Arts and Social Studies)
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
B.S. in Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (English/Language Arts Single Certification Option)
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
B.S. in Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (Math or Science Certification Option)
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
B.S. in Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (Social Studies Single Certification Option)
In order to enter the undergraduate program at WKU, you must have a good academic record (GPA 2), as well as successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 71. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT. WKU also provides online undergraduate programs.
GPA
2
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
71
Master's degree at WKU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 79 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at WKU via online master's programs.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
WKU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Bowling Green. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. WKU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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