Western Carolina University is a public university established in 1889. The university is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is a part of the University of North Carolina. It is the 5th oldest university among the 16 universities of the UNC system, developed for higher education and research. The university is affiliated with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), National Athletic Association (NAA), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university has a strength of 11,000 students with a population of 186 international students. The students are welcomed from 48 states and 35 countries across the world. Western Carolina University courses include 115 undergraduate programmes and 40 graduate programmes. Some of the popular fields of study are science, engineering, education, humanities, healthcare, business management and analytics, and healthcare.
Western Carolina University scholarships are diverse. there are various scholarship opportunities available based on merit, location, and capabilities of the students. WCU support staff assists the students in finding adequate possibilities by connecting the students with state-administered scholarships and others.
Western Carolina University's partnerships with other universities, exhibitions, associations, etc. aid the students in expanding the possibilities and existing capacities. The university facilitates collaborations, exchange programmes, events, seminars, etc.
1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723, United States
