WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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Address: 1903 Western, Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Tel: +1 269 387-5865
Email: oiss-info@wmich.edu
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Established in 1903, Western Michigan University (WMU) is a globally-engaged, national research institution that promotes success for learners at all levels. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry.

 

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Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the University enrolls more than 22,500 students at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. About 80% of students are pursuing an undergraduate degree program. WMU is also home to the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS), an accredited ESL program that prepares non-native English speakers for degree programs at WMU and the workplace. More than 1,800 international students from over 100 countries call WMU home each semester.

 

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Western Michigan University is among less than half of U.S. universities to offer a scholarship to incoming international students. The Diether H. Haenicke Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to undergraduate international students upon first-time admission to Western Michigan University. The award amounts are determined on the basis of the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on a four-point scale. Funding opportunities are also available for graduate students in the form of graduate assistantships and fellowships.

 

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Western Michigan University prepares students to find jobs in their fields of study. Over 90% of alumni report obtaining a job in their field within 6 months of graduation. WMU assists international students in gaining professional experience through supporting Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities.