University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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Uni facts

Whitewater, USA

Type

Public
Rank

1605
International students

130
Nationalities

30
Total programs

174
Acceptance rate

70%

Study abroad at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-Whitewater) is a US public university located in the small Wisconsin city of Whitewater. The University aims to inspire, engage and transform the lives of the 13,000 plus students at their Whitewater and Rock County campuses.

UW-Whitewater offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of programs as well as an education specialist and a doctorate degree. They offer more than 50 majors that you can study, including subjects like accounting, biology, and education.

The University’s sports teams are known as the Warhawks, and they compete in the NCAA Division III. UW-Whitewater has a range of sports facilities on campus, including a football stadium, baseball field, gymnasium, tennis courts, swimming pool and gyms.

Why study at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

Affordable institution
UW-Whitewater is among the 100 most affordable institutions in the US and the top value school in the UW System
AACSB accreditation
The University has the biggest school of business in Wisconsin, accredited by the AACSB
Safe and inclusive environment
UW-Whitewater is known as the safest campus in Wisconsin and is also fully wheelchair accessible

Life as an international student

International students play an important role at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. There are currently 130 international students at UW-Whitewater, representing 30 different nationalities.

The University’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) can help new and existing international students with a range of issues. They also assist in the cultural exchange and enrichment of the community at UW-Whitewater.

There is a wide range of student clubs and organizations you can join, which are a great way for international students to settle into life on campus. The University has an active Greek Life, student radio station, sports clubs, religious societies, and many others.

Student life & facilities

Group of students planning a presentation in a living room

Library
- Individual Study Rooms
- Computer labs
- Group Study Rooms
- Quiet Areas
Fitness Centre
- Spin Studio
- Machines
- Free Weights
- Fitness Classes
- Dance Studio
- Swimming Pool
- Personal Trainers
- Treatment Rooms
- Fitness Center Physiotherapist
Praying Rooms
- Workshops
- Chaplaincy
- Individual Praying Rooms
- Skills classes
- Language Center
- Group Praying Rooms
- Pre sessional English Academic skills courses
No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
- No. of Swimming pools 1
- No. of Baseball Pitches 2
- No. of Badminton Courts 1
- No. of Golf Coursenumber 1
- No. of Diving Pools 1
- No. of Tennis Courts 4
- No. of Basketball Courts 3
- No. of Athletics Track 4
- No. of volleyball courts 2
IT Support
- Loan Laptops
- Campus Wireless Connectivity
Healthcare & Medical
- Physiotherapy
- Travel Vaccinations
- Child Development Assessment & Immunization
- Campus Pharmacy
- Family Planning
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Campus Doctor
- Emergency Contraception
Transport
- Campus Bus Service
- Campus parking
- Airport Shuttle Service
Food & Restaurants
- Restaurants 8
- Cafe’s 3
Sports Facilities
- No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches 1
- Sport facilities
- No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 1
Clubs & Organisations
- No. of Clubs & Organizations 230
Tutoring Support
- Student Tutoring & Support
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Peer & Buddy Program

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