Western Illinois University

Yes, Western Illinois University offer numerous scholarships to support international students. International students should check the scholarship deadlines and minimum requirements. Below is mentioned some exciting scholarships offered to international students. 

Western Illinois University offers a number of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The minimum GPA requirement for each programme will vary from programme to program. Therefore, internatioanl students should check the minimum GPA requirement before applying for any course in the Western Illinois University. The minimum GPA requirement for international students is given below:

1. A minimum 2.75 cumulative high school GPA or higher (on a 4.00 scale) 
2. Applicants with a 2.00–2.74 cumulative high school GPA are eligible for a holistic review of credentials to be considered for admission.

Western Illinois University has been ranked #201-250 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and ranked #401-500 globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. It is also affordable as compared to many private universities in USA.

Whereas Portland State University has been ranked #298 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. It offers a wide range of MS programs in various fields, including business, engineering, education, and social work and has a diverse student body and a commitment to social justice and sustainability.

Below is the tuition fees at Western illinois University for international students:
For Graduate Programs: The tuition fee for graduate programs at Western Illinois University is assessed per-credit-hour and billed at the beginning of each semester. The estimated tuition fee for graduate programs is $339.82 per credit hour for in-state students and $509.73 per credit hour for out-of-state students.
For Undergraduate Programs: The tuition fee for undergraduate programs at Western Illinois University for in-state students is $12,848 per year, and for out-of-state students, it is $12,848 per year.

Western Illinois University offers a variety of graduate programs, including two doctoral programs, 39 master's programs, and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs. Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Environmental Science, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Communication and Master of Business Administration (MBA) are all two-year programs. 

Western Illinois University requires international students to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. The university accepts all the major English language tests as proof of English proficiency. India is one of the country that is exempted from English language proficiency test, that means, Indian students do not need to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. However, the general English langauge requirement for international students are as follows:

Yes, an average Indian student from tier 2/tier 3 cities can join Western Illinois University if they meet the admission requirements. Indian applicants must have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and they also must submit satisfactory English proficiency scores on one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, ITEP, or PTE Academic. The tuition fees for international undergraduate students at WIU is INR 10.7 L and for international graduate students, it is INR 13.2 L.