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    Livingston, USA
    • Type
      Public
    • International students
      75
    • Nationalities
      35
    • Total programs
      105

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    Study abroad at the University of West Alabama

    The University of West Alabama (UWA) is a publicly funded university located in the southeastern United States. Their 600 acre campus is located in the city of Livingston, and contains 60 acre lake. The campus is within travelling distance of New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Gulf Coast beaches.

    The University offers a wide range of academic degrees at undergraduate and graduate levels, with 90 majors and minors available. UWA is made up of six colleges and divisions, including business and technology, education, liberal arts, natural sciences and mathematics, nursing, and graduate studies.

    All freshmen live in halls of residence during their first year to help them settle in to life at UWA. On campus there are a range of student clubs and organizations you can join, and the University’s athletics teams compete in a number of sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, and rodeo among others.

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    Why study at UWA?

    • Student-staff ratio

      15:1 student-staff ratio helps each student receive a personalized education

    • Professor led classes

      100% of classes are taught by professors

    Life as an international student

    UWA welcomes students from all over the world, and has a diverse community representing more than 30 different countries.

    As an international student, you’ll live on campus during your first year. This will help you get to know your fellow students and make integration into campus life much easier.

    You’ll also be encouraged to participate in clubs and societies. UWA offers a wide range of student organizations, from service organizations and honor societies, to Greek life and sports clubs. There are also several international student societies you can join.

    Student reviews for the University of West Alabama

    Overall rating
    4.46666667 stars
    Based on 3 reviews
    Overall experience
    5 stars
    Accommodation
    4.3333 stars
    Academic
    4.6667 stars
    University facilities
    4.3333 stars
    University social
    4 stars
    • Linus Holthey
      Germany
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      University of West Alabama Applied Psychology
      Tell us about the University of West Alabama
      The University isn't too big, that way no transport was needed for the students and wouldn't be necessary. The communication throughout the University was awesome, a lot of friendly people and you were included immediately.
    • Rodolphe Bitaud
      France
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      University of West Alabama Marketing Communications
      Tell us about the University of West Alabama
      The University of West Alabama has about 1500 students. It has a small but really nice campus
    • Jiewen Luo
      China
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      3 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      University of West Alabama Statistics
      Tell us about the University of West Alabama
      The University has complete facilities, well-equipped accommodation. Even though small, the school has students from diverse backgrounds so it provides great chances to socialize with the locals and people around the world. No public transportation here so it would be the best to own one.

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Clubs & Organisations
      • No. of Clubs & Organizations 39
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
    • IT Support
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
      • Loan Laptops
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Basketball Courts
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    • Sports Facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches
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    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Physiotherapy
      • Campus Doctor
    • Transport
      • Campus parking
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Restaurants 2
      • Cafe’s 2
    • Fitness Centre
      • Fitness Classes
      • Swimming Pool
      • Free Weights
      • Machines
      • Fitness Center Physiotherapist
    • Praying Rooms
      • Skills classes
      • Workshops
    • Library
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Computer labs

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    Fees and funding

    Tuition for UWA is lower than many other state universities in the state. They also offer a full range of grants, scholarships and loans to help you meet your education goals.

    Funding

    Undergraduate Scholarships

    International Talent Scholarship

    • Amount: USD$9,300 per year (USD$4,650 per semester)
    • Requirements: This scholarship is offered for undergraduate on-campus students only. It is offered for 3 specific areas. Once students submitted applications to UWA and get admitted, they can apply the International Talent Scholarship at https://uwa.awardspring.com/.

    Academic Talent

    • GPA 3.0 and
    • College entrance exam or
    • English proficiency exam

    Music Talent

    • Musical instrument
    • Voice or
    • Music Industry/Production

    Language Talent

    • Fluency in three or more languages

    Trustee Academic Awards

    • Amount: Scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 per year and are renewable for up to four academic years with the maintenance of a minimum 3.0 GPA.
    • Requirements: Awards are made to entering freshmen (or transfers with less than 24 credit hours) with a 21 or higher ACT/ 1060 or higher SAT or 3.0 GPA. On-campus residency is required for two years to maintain the full value of Trustee scholarships.
    • Tiger Achievement Award 21-22 ACT / 1060- 1120 SAT or 3.00-3.24 GPA USD$2,000 per year
    • Counselor's Award 23-24 ACT / 1130- 1190 SAT or 3.25-3.74 GPA USD$3,000 per year
    • Director's Award 25-26 ACT / 1200- 1250 SAT or 3.75-4.0+ GPA USD$4,000 per year
    • Dean's Award 27-28 ACT / 1260- 1320 SAT USD$5,000 per year
    • President's Award 29-30 ACT / 1330- 1380 SAT USD$7,000 per year
    • Trustee Excellence Award 31-32 ACT / 1390- 1440 SAT USD$10,000 per year
    • Trustee Superior Award 33-36 ACT / 1450- 1600 SAT USD$12,000 per year

    Graduate Scholarships

    Graduate Student Scholarship

    • Amount: USD$1000 per semester scholarship for up to two semesters.
    • Requirements: For first-time entering graduate students studying at least one full semester. The number of scholarships is based on the availability of funding, but a maximum of two (2) can be awarded. Potential graduate assistantship opportunities may be available depending on the need of the department.

    Fee information

    Undergraduate tuition

    • On campus tuition: US$20,000 per year
    • Online tuition: US$11,700 per year

    Graduate tuition

    • On campus tuition: US$15,000 per year
    • Online tuition: from US$12,870 per year

    Location

    University of West Alabama

    Livingston, AL 35470

    UWA is located in the southeastern United States. The University is within travelling distance of New Orleans, LA, Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, and the Gulf Coast beaches.

    Visa requirements for the University of West Alabama

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