Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green United States

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About Western Kentucky University

WKU is in the midst of a transformation - physical, intellectual, cultural and economic – and is becoming A Leading American University with International Reach. Whether in a neighboring community or in a distant country, WKU faculty and students are engaged in relevant applied research that provides solutions to real problems.WKU is home to many highly ranked and nationally-recognized academic programs such as Journalism and Broadcasting, Education, Engineering, Business and our award winning speech and debate team. More than 20,000 students grace our campuses in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Owensboro and the Elizabethtown area. We also send students each semester to Harlaxton College in Grantham, England and other students circumnavigate the globe with the Semester at Sea program just to name a few.A place where all students can succeed, WKU is the home of the Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Science for exceptional Kentucky high school juniors and seniors. The Academy was named the number one high school in the U.S. in 2012, 2013, and 2014 by Newsweek / The Daily Beast. WKU is proud to have Kentucky’s first and only independent Honors College in the Commonwealth. WKU honors students enjoy an intimate scholarly environment on a vibrant campus and are encouraged to become involved in community service, applied research and study abroad. These are among the reasons why WKU is becoming the university of choice in the Commonwealth and the intellectual heartbeat of Kentucky.

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (7)

B.A. in Art History

B.A. in Dance

B.A. in Theatre

B.A. in Visual Studies - Ceramics Track

B.A. in Visual Studies - Graphic Design Track

B.A. in Visual Studies - Painting Track

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Business and Management (7)

B.S. in Business and Marketing Education

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology - Cultural Resource Management

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance - Financial Planning Track

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Military Leadership

Bachelor of Science in Business Data Analytics

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Engineering and Technology (7)

B.S. in Computer Science - Specialty Option

B.S. in Computer Science - System/Scientific Option

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Information Management

Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing

Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (7)

B.S. in Psychological Science - Applied Psychological Science Concentration

B.S. in Psychological Science - Biobehavioral Psychology Concentration

B.S. in Psychological Science - Clinical Psychological Science Concentration

B.S. in Psychological Science - Cognitive Psychology Concentration

B.S. in Psychological Science - Social Psychology Concentration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences - Health Promotions Concentration

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Natural Sciences (7)

B.S. in Psychological Science - Developmental Science Concentration

B.S. in Science and Mathematics Education

Bachelor of Arts in Geology - Earth and Space Science

Bachelor of Arts in Geology - General Geoscience

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Extended Major)

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (General Major)

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Others (7)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Social Sciences and Management (7)

B.A. in Art Education

B.S. in Elementary Education - Teacher Certification for Grades P-5

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Non-certificate Concentration)

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Teacher Education Concentration)

B.S. in Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (Dual Certification in English/Language Arts and Social Studies)

B.S. in Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (English/Language Arts Single Certification Option)

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Business and Management (3)

Master of Arts in Applied Economics

Life Sciences and Medicine (3)

Executive Master of Health Administration

Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical Psychology Concentration

Social Sciences and Management (3)

Master of Public Health - Environmental Health Concentration

Master of Public Health - Generalist Concentration

Master of Public Health - Health Education Concentration

Life Sciences and Medicine (1)

Doctor of Physical Therapy

University information

Bachelor

SAT

1020+

GPA

Duolingo English Test

100+

TOEFL

71+

IELTS

Master

GMAT

500+

GPA

2.75+

Total students

12,678

UG students

90.3%

PG students

9.7%

International students

118

UG students

55.4%

PG students

44.6%

Total faculty staff

730

Domestic staff

100%

Int'l staff

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$4,630

(Approx. amount)

Food

$3,690

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$840

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$3,440

(Approx. amount)

Scholarships

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