Western Illinois University

Formed in 1899, Western Illinois University was first called Western Illinois Normal and Teaching School. Today, home to approximately 10,000 students, WIU s objective is to inspire students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and varied communities.

University provides student-centred undergraduate and graduate programs exemplified by innovative teaching, research, and facility, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives. It involves students with educational chances guided by a professional and varied faculty and staff in partnership with alumni and community partners’ offers an outstanding variety of over 100 in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, integrated programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs. There are 12 signature academic programs namely Accountancy, Agriculture, Biology, Engineering, Forensic Chemistry, Law Enforcement & Justice Administration, Musical Theatre, Nursing, Recreation/Park/Tourism Administration, Sports Broadcasting, Supply Chain Management, and Teacher Education which are regionally and/or nati... Read more

Formed in 1899, Western Illinois University was first called Western Illinois Normal and Teaching School. Today, home to approximately 10,000 students, WIU s objective is to inspire students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and varied communities.

University provides student-centred undergraduate and graduate programs exemplified by innovative teaching, research, and facility, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives. It involves students with educational chances guided by a professional and varied faculty and staff in partnership with alumni and community partners’ offers an outstanding variety of over 100 in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, integrated programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs. There are 12 signature academic programs namely Accountancy, Agriculture, Biology, Engineering, Forensic Chemistry, Law Enforcement & Justice Administration, Musical Theatre, Nursing, Recreation/Park/Tourism Administration, Sports Broadcasting, Supply Chain Management, and Teacher Education which are regionally and/or nationally distinguishing to WIU.

The university’s highly qualified, disparate faculty encourages critical thinking, engaged learning, research, and creativity in a challenging, supportive learning community. Western is dedicated to an academic environment that inspires lifelong development as learners, scholars, teachers, and mentors. It is one of the most inexpensive public universities and is the only school in Illinois that guarantees a four-year lock on total cost including tuition, fees, and room and board for all undergraduate and graduate students. Beside this, it is cited as a Top Practice Institution by the Pell Institute for exceeding the national rate in graduating first generation and low-income students.

WIU is also named as a Military Friendly Institution by G.I. Jobs Magazine.Because Western values the growth of the whole person, WIU is dedicated to offering chances for personal growth in an environment that supports the development of wellness, ethical judgment making, and personal accountability. Small class sizes, with student faculty ratio only 15:1 provides personal care in the classroom. More than 250 registered on-campus student organizations provide WIU students with ample chances outside the classroom. Western is dedicated to equity, social justice, and diversity, and will maintain the top standards of integrity in our work with others. WIU serves as a resource for and stimulus to economic, educational, cultural, environmental, and community development in our region and well beyond. As Recognition for Service, WIU has been named to the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honour Roll, the highest federal recognition for commitment to service learning.

Western Illinois University's main campus is positioned in the rural community of Macomb, Illinois and offers a vibrant collegiate experience for almost 8,000 students. The brilliantly landscaped campus has more than 60 buildings on more than 1,000 acres, including nine residence halls, a 300-acre farm, and an 18-hole golf course. University of Illinois, Springfield (UIS) offers multiple scholarships for international students. The International Merit Student Awards provides students with scholarships based on their GPA. The higher the GPA, the higher the award. Students who are eligible can receive up to $4,000 per year. In addition, the university provides resources for students to search for scholarships outside the school’s network.