UWC Movement
"UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future."
UWC Mission
Each year over 1,200 students aged 16-19 are selected from more than 134 countries and awarded a two-year scholarship to attend one of the 12 United World Colleges.
Combining an intense academic programme based on the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a strong emphasis on service to develop a culture of social responsibility, UWC has a profound positive influence on shaping the minds of our next generation of leaders.
This section backgrounds UWC history, governance and vision.
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Nelson Mandela, Hon President of UWC International "Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the child of farm workers can become the President of a great nation.” Nelson Mandela has been a long time supporter of UWC International, serving as President and now Honorary President – one of only four international patron positions he has retained in his retirement. |
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Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, UWC President "The fundamental values of a UWC education are increasingly relevant to global stability and peace and I truly believe that the world will be a better place because of the contributions of our Graduates." |
In this section:
> History
Backgrounds UWC's 50-year development.
> Vision and Values
Summary of the vision and values of UWC
> Key Features
Describes the key elements of a United World College
> Existing Colleges
A tour of the 12 UWC colleges around the world.
> Graduate Profiles
Read feedback from UWC graduates and view some of their profiles.
> UWC International
Outlines the role of the international governing body of UWC
> Links
Provides a list of links to related sites.
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