A DEGREE OF DIFFERENCE
Each year, UIW welcomes international students from Mexico, Saudi Arabia, China, Korea, India, Turkey and Canada— just to name a few locations.
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DIVERSITY
Here, at one of the nation’s leading universities, in one of America’s great cities, our campus is rich with diversity. UIW’s open-hearted welcome of different cultures, languages, opportunities combined with its small school in a big town charm creates a learning environment that is hard to find at other universities. Students come to experience a world-class education in a city like no other. Incarnate Word has a long standing tradition of excellence in education taught by world class professors who bring theoretical and practical applications to the classroom experience.
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EXCELLENCE
AT A HIGHER LEVEL
Exceptionally knowledgeable and well-rounded, our graduates are highly
When it comes to schools we have options
sought after by
for you: UIW’s schools of Nursing, Pharmacy,
employers, while
Optometry, Physical Therapy and soon-
also bringing
to-come Osteopathic Medicine give our
strong credentials
graduates vast resources and a unique
for entrance into
professional perspective. UIW offers a high-
graduate and
quality, values-based education— solidly
professional
grounded in the liberal arts.
schools.
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INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION & SMALLER CLASS SIZE
What do you want to do with your degree? Where do you want this world-class education to take you? Understanding those goals, and those dreams, will help us create the educational experience that you require to get you to where you want to be.
14:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
UIW offers close to 80 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Whichever major you choose, you will receive an education that will prepare you well, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need to become a successful professional in your field.
25
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE AT UIW
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FAITH-BASED LEARNING
The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution
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SAN ANTONIO
that welcomes
Tradition and culture in San
to its community
Antonio live at the heart of
The university is committed to educational
persons of diverse
everything that happens in this
excellence in a context of faith in Jesus
backgrounds, in
great city. You will come to San
Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. It
the belief that
Antonio as a student; however,
promotes life-long learning and fosters
their respectful
you will leave with a piece of
the development of the whole person. The
interaction advances
this city ingrained in who you
faculty and students support one another
the discovery
are and what you do.
in the search for and the communication
of truth, mutual
of truth. The university is open to thoughtful
understanding, self-
innovation that serves ever more effectively
realization, and the
The City of San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S. The surrounding
the spiritual and material needs of people.
common good.
area is filled with a variety of tourist attractions including a zoo, museums,
The curriculum offers students an integrated
parks, gardens, and golf courses that offer scenic trails and areas to walk,
program of liberal arts and professional
run or enjoy an afternoon picnic. With 300 days of sunshine a year, San
studies that includes a global perspective and an emphasis on social justice and community service.
SERVICE ORIENTED
Antonio offers a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters that are complemented by a very pleasant Spring and Fall.
Community service
Whether you’re touring the
is required for
Alamo, taking in a Spurs game
undergraduate
or simply strolling the famous
students to complete
River Walk— there are lots of
their degree.
things to do in this great city!
UIW’s picturesque campus with its trees, flowering plants and classic architecture, provides a comfortable environment to study, think and interact with friends. The campus is within walking distance of various boutiques, grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Spend a semester (or two!) at
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THE COLLEGE
the UIW European Study Center in Heidelberg, Germany.
EXPERIENCE
Ten student dormitories of single, double
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STUDYING ABROAD
or triple living accommodations with free wireless internet, basic cable and local telephone service.
UIW Students can study abroad in nearly 135 “sister schools” in a
Graduate hall advisors and resident
A Campus Health
assistants are available 24 hours a day to
Center to provide
provide students with the most enjoyable
medical assistance.
and comfortable living experience with campus police available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Finding your favorite foods on campus is easy. Campus dining offers a dining program complete with signature brands and menu selections that include just about every item you can imagine. Featuring a wide variety of fresh food designed to satisfy everyone’s appetite. Participate in academic, social and professional organizations such as: Student Government Association, Asian Culture Club, Campus Ministry, Sports Clubs, KUIW Campus Radio, TV Station and Logos Student Newspaper. Students have access to the library, learning assistance center, media center, career services, student center, Natatorium with Olympic size swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and football/soccer fields.
variety of countries while earning academic credit hours which can be applied towards their degree, having the opportunity to spend a semester or longer in countries such as China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil, England, France, and Thailand. International business and international affairs majors are required to have a study abroad experience prior to graduation.
YO U R A D M I S S I O N TO U I W AWA I T S YO U . . .
START TODAY
Qualified applicants are admitted on a continual or rolling basis throughout the year for fall, spring and summer sessions. Please contact the International Admissions Office, intladmis@uiwtx.edu, before applying, to assure there is enough time to process certificates of eligibility (Form I20/DS2019) and apply for a student visa. Students interested in transferring to UIW or applying to one of the graduate or doctoral programs must have completed course work from an accredited institution. GRE/GMAT/SAT/ACT requirements vary by program and student level.
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
FINANCIAL SUPPORT • All undergraduate international students receive a $1,000 scholarship
To better ensure the success of all students at UIW, Proof of English
for their first year.
proficiency is required before registering and enrolling for classes.
• Freshman Merit Scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The awards range from $8,000 - $12,000.
Students that do not submit an acceptable score with the application
• Catholic High School Award given to students who are applying as a
will be conditionally admitted and receive the Form I-20 from ELS
freshman and graduated from a Catholic high school. $2,000
Language Services – San Antonio. A placement test will be given
• Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who have
upon arrival. Students that do not test out, will be required to take ESL
completed at least one year of full time university studies and are
courses at the ELS Language Center on the UIW campus. 79 TOEFL for
transferring to UIW. The awards range from $6,000 - $10,000.
Undergraduates; 83 TOEFL for Graduates and Doctoral.
• Academic scholarships are renewable for 4 years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
TOEFL ibt
TOEIC
IELTS
79 - 95
650 - 780
6.5 - 7.0
For information on testing centers and dates, please visit www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.
For information on the SAT or ACT exam, please visit Collegeboard.com or ACT.org. Testing centers are available throughout the world. Note: UIW does NOT have in-state, out-of-state or International tuition. All students are charged the same tuition rates.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L A D M I S S I O N S 847 EAST HILDEBRAND, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212 Phone: +1.210.805.5707 • Email: intladmis@uiwtx.edu www.uiw.edu/internationaladmissions This publication is available in alternate format by request. To request an alternate format, please contact International Admissions, 210.805.5707. • 11/14 5000