Johnson & Wale s University
Choose between two beautiful campuses to study and live. Providence, Rhode Island is a walkable city on the east coast and Charlotte, North Carolina is one of the fastest growing cities in the southeast. Both offer perfect settings for a comprehensive college experience.
A Valuable Education
• More than 55 undergraduate and graduate programs
• Professionally focused curriculum
• Alumni from 130 countries
• Multiple SEVIS STEM approved programs
Student Life
• More than 100 student organizations
• 8,270 students from more than 50 countries
• Each campus has varsity, intramural and club sports
Experiential Education & Career Services
• 1,187 students completed an internship
• 65% of internships were paid
• JWU students and alumni have interned or worked for companies including Amazon, Bloomberg, Facebook, Disney and Marriott International
How to Apply
Apply at apply.jwu.edu and submit these materials:
• High school/secondary school/ national exam results or university transcripts/mark sheets
• SAT/ACT test scores (optional)
• International Financial Declaration Form OR a certified bank statement or government sponsorship letter verifying financial support for your tuition and living expenses
• Copy of the biographical (photo) page of your valid passport
• An English proficiency test score
• If you do not provide an English language proficiency test score or
Web: jwu.edu/international
Email: international@admissions.jwu.edu
Phone: +1 401-598-1076
if English proficiency requirement is not met, you will automatically be placed into JWU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) non-credit program before matriculating into your academic program.
• In addition to the above submission materials, graduate programs will also require:
• Two letters of recommendation
• A résumé/vita
• A statement of purpose
Applications submitted without all documents will not be processed.
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The university's International Student Services Office (ISSO) helps with arrival services and transitioning to life in the U.S. as well as housing, immigration laws and compliance, employment and more.
IX Coordinator at titleix@jwu.edu. JWU’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at catalog.jwu.edu
Areas of Study
Programs of study are subject to change. To see the most recent offerings at each campus, visit jwu.edu/majors. For program descriptions, requirements and program listing, visit catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy
Undergraduate Studies
Associate Degrees
Baking & Pastry Arts
Business Administration
Culinary Arts
Hospitality Management
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting
Animal Science**
Applied Food Science**
Baking & Pastry Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage
Industry Management 2+2
Biology**
Business Administration
Business Studies
Computer Science**
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management 2+2
Culinary Nutrition
Culinary Science & Product Development
Cybersecurity**
Data Analytics**
Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Digital Marketing & Social Media** ●
English as a Second Language (ESL)* ● Exercise and Sports Science
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Finance
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
Graphic Design**
Health Science
Healthcare Administration
2025–2026 Tuition and Fees 1 (USD per academic year)
Undergraduate Programs
Tuition: $43,872 per academic year
Housing: $13,500–$15,600 2 (Providence)/$11,300 (Charlotte)
Meal Plan: $3,700–7,000 2
Estimated Books and Supplies: $1,500
New Student Fee: $459*
Undergraduate Online Programs: $1,485 per 3.0 credit course
Student Activity Fee (Undergraduate only): $250 3
College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT)
Uniform & Toolkit fee: $416 4
Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Uniform & Toolkit Fee: $252 4
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Annual Fee: Check with your admissions rep for the latest rates
Graduate Programs
MBA/M.P.H./M.S. per 3.0 semester credit course: $2,526
M.S. in Addition Counseling and M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling per 3.0 semester credit course: $2,322
Pre-Master's for International Students per semester: $5,250
English as a Second Language
Tuition per semester (undergraduate and graduate): $5,250
Hospitality Management
Food and Beverage
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
Graduate Studies
Master of Business Administration
MBA with concentration in: Accounting
Human Resource Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Psychology**
M.S. Degrees Addiction Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Food Innovation & Technology**
M.P.H. Degrees Public Health
One-Year MPH (summer start only)
* Non-degree program ** SEVIS STEM Approved
Providence Campus International Student Services Fee
$1,386 per academic year or $693 per semester (Providence international undergraduate, graduate and ESL students — exchange students not charged)
Scholarships
International undergraduate students may be eligible for annual scholarships up to $30,000 based upon academic performance.
New: Johnson & Wales University’s Global Full Tuition Scholarship awards exceptional incoming international undergraduates who apply Early Action and demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and global impact. If you meet eligibility criteria, you will be invited to apply for this prestigious scholarship within your admissions portal.
1 Visit jwu.edu/tuition for a complete and up-to-date list of fees.
2 Total per year amounts can vary depending on housing and meal plan options.
3 Fee provides funds for our student clubs, organizations and departments that serve JWU students to provide a rich and varied co-curricular experience.
4 Students enrolled in the College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) and Dietetics & Applied Nutrition will be assessed a non-refundable uniform & toolkit fee during the first two semesters of enrollment. This fee ensures students in these programs begin their college careers with the same professional appearance and educational materials needed for a successful academic experience.
* First-year Charlotte Campus students only; not charged to new international students attending Providence Campus.
