Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University ( WCU ) – public higher education institution in the United States. The history of WCU dates back to 1889. The building of the educational institution is located on the campus, remote from the village of Kalui.
University ranking. Western Carolina University regularly occupies top positions, entering the top 5% of the best in academic rankings around the world.
Admission and tuition fees. For admission to the university, along with the results of the exams, the student must provide information about previous academic performance. The admission process is not complicated by the competition, for example, no more than 2 applicants apply for one place at the university. As in many US universities, the academic year traditionally consists of two semesters. Tuition per year at this university will cost around 12,500 USD. In addition, studying for a master’s degree at WCU will also be quite difficult to save money, since the cost of education is 12,500 USD per year. In addition, students can cover part of the costs if they receive financial support from the educational institution. The educational institution is one of the universities where distance education is possible. On the official site (http://www.wcu.edu ) of the university you can get more accurate information about the cost of education depending on the faculty.
The composition of the university. Being a medium-sized university, Western Carolina University teaches more than 14 thousand students. In addition to local citizens, foreign citizens can also enter the university. The teaching staff of WCU includes about 899 teachers. The university actively participates in international student and teacher exchange programs with other educational institutions. The university is represented in various social. networks: Flickr , iTunes , Twitter , Youtube , Facebook , Linkedin, from which you can learn more about studying and student life at the university.
University infrastructure. The infrastructure of the educational institution includes its own library. The university offers its students accommodation in a student hostel.