Western Michigan University

Established in 1903, Western Michigan University is a learner-centred, research university, developing intellectual inquiry and innovation into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters expertise and modernization, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides management in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry. It is a globally involved, national research university that endorses achievement for students at all levels and stands out among America’s more than 4,600 public and private degree-granting colleges and universities. College of Fine arts students, faculty and guest artists annually stage 1,400 plays, concerts and exhibitions while students and the University stage dozens of cultural events each year.

The International Festival brings 5,000 learners and community members together each year to experience the music, dance, food and fashions of a sampling of the 100 home countries of WMU's international students. Miller Auditorium, Michig... Read more

Established in 1903, Western Michigan University is a learner-centred, research university, developing intellectual inquiry and innovation into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters expertise and modernization, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides management in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry. It is a globally involved, national research university that endorses achievement for students at all levels and stands out among America’s more than 4,600 public and private degree-granting colleges and universities. College of Fine arts students, faculty and guest artists annually stage 1,400 plays, concerts and exhibitions while students and the University stage dozens of cultural events each year.

The International Festival brings 5,000 learners and community members together each year to experience the music, dance, food and fashions of a sampling of the 100 home countries of WMU's international students. Miller Auditorium, Michigan’s third largest theatre, offers everything from concerts, comedy acts and multimedia events to touring Broadway shows and globally acclaimed music and dance productions. WMU offers a vibrant climate for arts, entertainment and student engagement. Thousands of performances, cultural events, athletic contests, exhibitions and talks are staged each year. The fun and learning begins each fall with a welcome-back festival drawing some 20,000 students and civic members and continues throughout the year with everything from movies, magicians and motivating speakers to popular bands, comedians and special events like an evening in the escape rooms. In addition, more than 500 registered student organizations provide even more chances for fun and recreation as well as educational, professional, social and spiritual growth.

The university's campuses encompass about 1,300 acres as well as 170 buildings and feature some of the premium facilities in the Midwest. Located in Kalamazoo just west of the downtown, the Main Campus comprises landholdings west of Stadium Drive. It is home to a majority of WMUs academic programs, campus services, instructional buildings and residence halls. There is no federal financial support and limited scholarship funding available to foreign students attending U-M, although a short-term university loan might be available in the case of an emergency. No additional application is required for any scholarship consideration. Student athletes should work for future scholarships in this region through the U-M Athletic Department. Graduate applicants should contact their admissions department, school or college to ask about the assistance available in these areas. U-M schools and colleges have very little funding for foreign undergraduate students.