Washington University of Science and Technology
About
Founded in 2008, Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) (formerly IGlobal University) is transforming the world by providing the most effective education to every human being for their intellectual, professional, spiritual development and growth, whether they are young or old, rich or poor, privileged or underprivileged, local or remote. Located in Vienna, Virginia, WUST's mission is to provide the highest quality, career-oriented education for students to attain the knowledge and skills to meet the needs and challenges in emerging global industries.
At WUST, students have access to practical and career-related education based on proven learning theories, ongoing research, and integration of theoretical learning with real-world applications. The staff at WUST are committed to providing the most effective, career-related education that will lead each and every student to prepare for a successful professional career. With core values that emphasize diversity, lifelong learning and knowledge retention, integrity, partnership cooperation and effective instructional delivery, WUST is committed to helping students achieve their education and career goals successfully.
Why Washington University of Science and Technology
The mission of Washington University of Science and Technology is to provide the highest quality, career-oriented education for students to attain the knowledge and skills to meet the needs and challenges in emerging global industries. By fulfilling its mission and core values WUST has been recognized for its:
- Flexible Learning: WUST provides flexibility and convenience to working professionals and disabled students by allowing them to pursue their coursework through an on-campus, online, or hybrid modality.
- Campus Life: WUST is located 20 minutes west of Washington, D.C. and 20 minutes east of Dulles International Airport. Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States and is one of the best places to live, study and work.
- Student Culture and Diversity: WUST has a number of clubs and associations for students including the International Student Association (IGUISA) with over 2,500 members on Facebook.
- Career Services: Driven from WUST's mission statement, the Career Services Centre (CSC) team strives to help students identify career opportunities that fit with their values, interests, personality, and skills. This includes the availability of career counseling appointments, mock interviews, and on-campus employment opportunities.
Features
Optional Practical Training
21 out of 21 programs are eligible for Optional Practical Training.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).
If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization.
For more information see here: https://www.uscis.gov/opt
Co-op/Internship Participation
Accommodations
Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.
On-Campus Residence Accommodations
On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.
Off-Campus Accommodations
The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Homestay
There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.
Location
230-8133 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia, USA, 22182
Insttitution Details
founded
2008
School ID
3014
Institution type
Private
DLI
120
School Rank
15285
Cost and Duration
$0
Application fee
4 years
Average undergraduate program
2 years
Average graduate program
$12000 USD / Year
Cost of Living
$14850 USD / First Year
Avarage Gross tuition
Top Disciplines
Business, Management and Economics
Engineering and Technology
Program Levels
Study Destinations
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