United World Colleges

UWC

A global education made here.

At UWC, our mission is to inspire young people to put their talents and energy into driving change around the world, no matter which future path they choose.

90%

Employed or in Graduate School

TOP 100

Worldwide for student satisfaction

$3 million

Grants given to UWC students

95%

Employed or in Graduate School

$5 million

Donated by our partners over the last financial year

Open your minds to new perspectives, new skills and talents

Having been selected by her national committee in Nicaragua to study at UWC, Xochilt Exué Hernández Leiva has long been fascinated by UWC’s power to connect people through a common purpose.

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Having been selected by her national committee in Nicaragua to study at UWC, Xochilt Exué Hernández Leiva has long been fascinated by UWC’s power to connect people through a common purpose.

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Having been selected by her national committee in Nicaragua to study at UWC.

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The impact of UWC

UWC is about people who are making an impact on the world: from the most glamorous initiatives to the smallest acts of kindness, here are their stories.

Bridging divides: the transformational impact of the UWC-Haggar s…

Mohammed (Mo) Talib Mahmoud Babeker (UWC Mahindra College, 2013-2015) In times of conflict, education is more than just an opportunity – it is a beacon […]

Enlightenment Project / UWC Changshu

The project aims to empower rural youth from underprivileged backgrounds, providing them with resources and support to pursue their interests and aspirations. Through discussion-based learning, students identify and […]

Aquaroots Project/ UWC Mahindra

The project addresses food insecurity and economic vulnerability in Maharashtra’s rural communities by implementing kitchen gardens and water filtration systems. This sustainable initiative empowers families […]