We welcome applicants who are aged 15-17 at the time of applying to study at one of 18 UWC schools and colleges.

UWC students are aged 16-19 and live and learn together for two years, experiencing the world from a multitude of perspectives, all while pursuing the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.         

At UWC, you will: 

• Study the world-renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or Career-related Programme (IBCP). 
• Learn alongside students from different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Become part of a global community committed to building a more peaceful and sustainable future.
• Build lifelong friendships.

Looking for a condensed UWC experience?  UWC also offers short courses. Learn more.

Applying via the Global Selection Programme:

• You may receive a decision on your application sooner rather than later
• You will be able to select the UWC school(s) or college(s) you would like to attend*
• You will be completing your application in English
• You will need to ensure that you can pay the full tuition fees

Applying through the Global Selection Programme is for those who do not require financial assistance to attend UWC. 

* Please note UWC Adriatic, UWC Robert Bosch College and UWC South East Asia are not participating in the GSP for entry 2025. 

Please note: Due to 'Survey Monkey Apply' application platform updates, if you are from the following countries, please apply via your UWC national committee: Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Russia, The Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions of Ukraine

You are only allowed to submit one application per academic year to study at UWC.

Still have questions? Email info@uwcio.uwc.org or have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions video playlist: