Established in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School, Western Illinois University (WIU) offers student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional, and global perspectives. There are over 100 innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs, integrated programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs on offer for students to choose from. WIU’s diverse faculty and staff work in collaboration with alumni and community partners. There are also more than 150 groups and programs, and numerous activities that students can be a part of, outside the classroom. The Career Center at the university offers engaging programming through individual appointments, workshops, and partnerships with employers and faculty and staff members to help students make a successful transition between college and professional careers.
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56 International student nationalities at this university
US$4,467
US$9,804
UNDERGRADUATE
US$14,691
POSTGRADUATE
US$10,126
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100% of reviewers recommend Western Illinois University
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Many scholarship opportunities
Studying abroad demands a lot of money to spend it; especially in the U.S. Fortunately, I found Eastern Illinois University. This University gives many of opportunities to get some scholarships to international students, and they help us to have a part time job in the school. The international office a read full review
Studying abroad demands a lot of money to spend it; especially in the U.S. Fortunately, I found Eastern Illinois University. This University gives many of opportunities to get some scholarships to international students, and they help us to have a part time job in the school. The international office always make some funny stuff or activities. Every semester, we have an international party like traditional dancing and sharing our country’s food. Plus, we go some travel to tourism spots in Illinois or other states. I worried about my school life before I arrived, because I thought that hard to make friends, but international office introduced lots of American students who are interested in international culture. Since that time, I could hang out with them like playing some sports, or going to real American parties. show less
