Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What Academic Programs Does AUW Offer, and What is the Duration of Study at AUW?
AUW offers an integrated academic program.
- Four Year Undergraduate Program: An undergraduate program in the liberal arts and sciences with available majors in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences,Humanities, Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE), Public Health, and Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Coming Soon)
- Pre-Undergraduate Program/Pathways for Promise: An intensive one-year English language program where students gain the academic competencies to succeed in AUW’s English-language curriculum. This foundation year of courses focused on English, Math, Computer Literacy, and Karate. These courses prepare students to succeed in AUW’s rigorous liberal arts and sciences undergraduate program.
An AUW student enters directly into the undergraduate program or through the preparatory programs like Pre-Undergraduate based on their entrance exam performance. A student entering through the Pre-Undergraduate program ordinarily requires five years to graduate. Those entering directly into the undergraduate program complete course requirements in four academic years to graduate.
What Is The Cost of Studying at AUW?
It costs US$15,000 to send a student to AUW for one year, irrespective of the academic program. This amount includes all tuition, room and board, school supplies, travel to and from the University, and healthcare.
AUW has a student faculty ratio of 13:1 as opposed to much higher student-to-teacher ratios in the region. Our faculty are recruited from premier universities around the world; all of them have PhDs and years of teaching experience and receive competitive salaries.
AUW provides extensive English language support for our students at our Teaching and Learning Center that is staffed by qualified English writing specialists. The facilities in our current space are fully renovated and contain an IT lab with one computer for every two students, a library, gym and health and wellness center. 100 percent of a student’s tuition contributes to her personal educational needs.
| Tuition | $9,000 |
| Books, Course Supplies, Student Activities | $3,000 |
| Room & Board* | $3,000 |
| Total per Year | $15,000 |
*Students who choose to reside and take meals outside of AUW facilities will not be charged for room and board.
Does AUW Provide Scholarship Support?
AUW always adheres to “need blind” admissions practices. AUW seeks to attract women who show high potential, leadership qualities and strong motivation regardless of their economic background. The majority of the women currently enrolled are on full scholarship although a small number of students are paying a partial fee.
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What is the Language of Instruction at AUW?
AUW’s language of instruction is English.