Western Illinois University, a public University is located in Illinois, Macomb USA with an on-demand undergraduate and graduate program that accommodates aspiring students from around the World.
Committed to standard student service and exceptional activities in the School environment for growth, development and brilliant learning experiences for international Students, WIU has been successful in enhancing students’ growth every year.
Globally recognized all around the World for its short programs, Global studies, National and International Partnerships, scholarships and rich cultural values, WIU is a place where students process their Immigration Visa with assistance, making studying easy and engaging. With a state of the Art Library and Sorority life style, Western Illinois University has made Studying and living a life time experience for students.
Application for international Students for spring 2023 starts on June 16th, 2022.
Application fee is $30
Immigration Information
Students are required to have detailed information about the type of VISA to apply for;
F-1 students
J-1 students
J- Visa or Visiting Scholar Visa
Faculty staff Visa
Offering Programs like;
- Internships
- Volunteering
- Semester Abroad
- Scholarships
- Financial Aids
- Outreaches
- Youth Programs
Western Illinois University offers study Programs for International students all around the World, from Arica to India.
Here is the Undergraduate, graduate and Integrated Degree Programs for International Students;
- Accountancy
- Nursing
- Theatre Arts
- Economics (Bachelor of Arts and Business)
- Biology (Bachelor of science)
- Chemistry
- Physics (Bachelor of sciences)
- Engineering Technology
- Applied Statistics
- Business
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Anthropology
- Broadcasting and Journalism
- Finance
- Foreign Languages
- Construction and facilities Management
- Geology
- Health services management
- Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (Bachelor of Sciences)
- Meteorology
- Nutrition and Food service
- Psychology
- Public health
- Social Worker
- Supply Chain Management
Certificate Programs
Also, some Art certificate programs are available for students which can be done online or onsite;
Visual design Undergraduate Certificate
Providing students with an introduction to language of design and the theories, using design tools like color Theory, Graphic Principles and design Art theory.
User experience Undergraduate certificate
Fundamental knowledge in Design and Art Theory, UI Visual design and Prototyping.
3-D Arts Undergraduate Certificate
Students’ courses include Model creation; have basic 3-D foundation in the Media aspects.
Cost of Study for International Students
To study in Western Illinois University, International Students must have minimum amount of money for at least one academic year.
Scholarships for international Students
Presidential Scholarships; awards 100 percent of tuition fees, room and meal plan for FRESHMEN
Western commitment Scholarships: Awards $3,000, $76,000 or $8,000 per year based on your grades
Leatherneck Visitor Scholarships; Awards $1,000 if you attend an event with Undergraduate Admissions
Alumni Legacy scholarships: Awards $1,500 per year to children and grandchildren or WUI graduates.
Undergraduate
Tuition Fee – $16,000
Room and Board – $10,000
Miscellaneous – $4,000
Transfer Students
Tuition fees = $16,700
Room and Board – $7,700
Miscellaneous – $4,000
Graduate students
Tuition fees = $11,700
Room and Board – $7,700
Miscellaneous – $3,950
Academic calendar
Spring Semester
Registration opens January and closes August, 2022
Summer Session
Registration opens May 16th
Memorial Day – May 30th
Pre-session Classes – May 31st
Pre-session End – June 3rd
Work session begins – June 6th
Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 20th
Classes resume – June 21st
Work session end – July 1st
Independence Day – July 4th
Classes resume – July 5th
Admission Requirements
Freshmen;
- Applicants should have a reasonable score in TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or ITEP.
- Applicants should have completed a minimum of two years in full time study at their country
- Applicants should have a degree if going for the Masters Programme
TOEFL requirement scores for Students;
Program Toefl
Accounting 79
Chemistry 71
Communication 92
English 100
Math 72
MBA 79
MLAS 92
Museum Studies 100
Music 79
Nursing 83
Who can apply?
Students from countries like Australia, Dominica, Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone, The Philippines, Zimbabwe, Turks, Ireland, Cameron, Ghana, New Zealand, Barbados, Canada, Angola, Liberia, Kenya, Grenada, Guyana, India, British Virgin islands, Gambia, Kitts- Nevis, Helena, caicos island, Zambia, Jamaica, Anguilla, Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, etc.
Scholarship Programs;
Western Illinois University awards Scholarships per session or semester at $4000 -$8000. To qualify for these scholarships, one must meet the following criteria:
- Students can choose to be enrolled in the online studies
- Students that are enrolled in the summer school
- Students that are not under an NGO sponsorship program
- Students with a 3.0 or 3.5 cumulative G.P.A for undergraduate and graduates
- Students that are newly admitted
- Students receiving a graduate assistantship
- Students who are recently transferred
- Students who are eligible for a 50% semester award
- Students who are in the Undergraduate Regional Diversity Scholarship
- Students in the County Pioneer Scholarship
- Students under the Rodney and Bertha Fink International women’s Scholarship
- Students under the Bessie Meyers Scholarship
Recruitments Agencies
To offer assistance to International students, Western Illinois University has reached out to a list of agents who assist with the admission and immigration process of aspiring students. Acquiring the services of recruitment representatives to provide stress-free assistance, aiding their process. Here are a few of the recruitment agencies;
Tara International Education
Address; Aradhana complex
Bagbazar, Nepal.
Blue chip Study USA
Vastra Vagen, 5, 475 42 Hono
Gothengurg, Sweden
United States
66 West Flagler Street, Ste, 900
Miami, FL 33130
Africa, Nigeria
AMA DOVE Nigeria Limited
3rd Floor, No 3 Awolowo way
Opp Ikeja L.G. Council
Lagos, Nigeria
Mafit Study
77, Obafemi Awolowo Way
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Edutech Chicago
841 Carroll rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Abacus Overseas Education Advisors
301, 3rd Floor, Mg estates, Beside Model House
Above Samsung Showroom
BN Overseas Educational Services
Sar Sahib Centre, Opp Gate No 2 Narinder Cinema
Jalandher India
EEC – Enbee Education Centre Private Limited
EEC Centre, Procure complex, GSRTC Bus Station
Nizampura Main Road
Vadodara Gujarat, Indai
Geebee Education
27, Vaswasni mansions, 5th Floor,
Dishaw vaccha Road, Opp K C College
Churchgate, Mumbai
Song Min Young Global Education, Inc
46 Nonheyeon- ro 151 gil
Gangnam-gu, Seoul Korea 06312
Beijing Prepare Educ. And Technology Company
27 B CITIC Building Tower A No.19
Jianguomenwai Daije Chaoyang District
Beijing, China
Exelle Education Group
Flat no 103, Sai kalian residency
Srinivasa Nagar bank Colony,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Gurukul Overseas
Ms, Aditya Tallapally, President
726 Elmond Ct,
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
IAEC Consultants Pvt. Ltd
402, 4th Floor, Gurupartha estates, Opp, 1
Petro; Pump, Beside YMCA
Narayanguda, Hyderabad
50029 Telengana, India
TR (Texas Review) Training and Consulting services
401 afzia Towers, opp Lifestyle, beside meena bazaar,
Begumpet Flyover
Hyderabad, India
AMV Consultancy Services Trading Co.
Floor 6, IDD Building,
111 Ly Chinh Thang Street, District 3
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ms Natalie Nguyen.
Benefits of Studying in Western Illinois University
- Low cost of living
- Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
- Exposure to lots of outdoor activities
- Immigration and travel assistance
- Airport pick ups
- Internship Opportunities
- Career assistance
- International Friendship clubs for assistance
- Have access to service preparations in education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Youth Development, and Community Development.
- Learn foreign languages
- Workers compensation
- Tax deferred options
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Retirement
How to apply;
Application Process:
To begin the application process for graduate and undergraduate programs, applicants need the following;
- A copy of passport
- Passport Photograph
- Transcripts for Undergraduate
- Non-native English speaking applicants should write and submit any of the following’ IELTS, TOEFL, ITEP, PTE.
- Full academic record for Graduate students
- A non-refundable application fee
The faculty and departments are dedicated to ease of education as they focus on helping both local and International students become successful.
