WKU Partner Resources
A special note to our partners:
At Western Kentucky University, we want you to know we are still here for you! While
COVID-19 temporarily has our team working from home for the safety of our students
and staff, we are still devoted to providing our well-known hospitality and best effort
in sharing what WKU has to offer. We want to connect with you and learn how we can
best serve your students’ needs! We are open to emailing, WhatsApping, webinars, Zoom/Skype
meetings, and more. Please let us know what you would like from us, and we would be
more than happy to accommodate.
Wishing you, your friends and family good health, 
Amy, Bryson & Lauren
-WKU International Recruitment & Admissions
Bachelors Degree (After High School)
- A completed application (open WKU application for admission)
- Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA / Transfer:* 2.0 GPA
- *Students with 24 or more earned hours of college credit
- English proficiency requirements (one of the following):
- TOEFL, IBT – 71
- IELTS – 6.0
- SAT Critical Reading – 450
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing – 460
- ELS – Level 109 PTE Academic – 52
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.
- Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
- Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form
All necessary documents, including academic records, and proof of English language
proficiency, must be received before an admission decision can be made.
VIEW PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Masters Degree/PHD (After Bachelors Degree)
- A completed application HERE
- Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation
- Any additional program requirements (writing samples, resume/vita, etc.)
- GRE/GMAT scores, if required by program
- Adequate academic preparation in the field of specialization
- English proficiency requirements (one of the following):
- TOEFL, IBT – 79
- IELTS – 6.5
- ELS - Level 112
- $95 non-refundable application fee
- Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
- Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form
All necessary documents, including academic records, and proof of English language
proficiency, must be received before an admission decision can be made.
VIEW PROGRAM OFFERINGS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
*For 2019-2020 Academic Year (10 months) in U.S. Dollars
Tuition - $27,144
Living Expenses - $10,750 (Estimated)
Health Insurance - $2,100
Total - $39,994*
Tuition - $17,154
Living Expenses - $10,750 (Estimated)
Health Insurance - $2,100
Total - $30,004*
* Fee structure subject to change.
As with any college or university, there are always additional unbilled costs: supplies, entertainment, clothing, transportation, visit home for vacations, etc. The total amount for unbilled costs varies depending on each student’s lifestyle.
HOUSING COSTS: Must live on campus if under 21 years of age; see www.wku.edu/housing for more information.
Additional mandatory fees apply depending on student’s registrations; students can expect cost of attendance to rise by each year of enrollment .
Students cannot rely on campus employment to fund studies.
NOTE: Tuition and fees are also subject to change as are scholarship award amounts. For
more details on student fees and tuition visit the Office of Student Billing & Account Services.
Director of International Recrtuiment & Admissions
- +1(270) 745-4857
- applyinternational@wku.edu
- 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1093
International Recruitment & Admissions Counselor
- +1(270) 745-4857
- applyinternational@wku.edu
- 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1093
Programming and Admissions Coordinator
- +1(270) 745-4857
- applyinternational@wku.edu
- 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1093
We want to make sure that you have all the materials you need from us to be successful.
Click the link below to access our most up-to-date print materials as well as sample
social media content that you are welcome to post on your own social media calendars.
If you have requests for special materials, please let us know: appyinternational@wku.edu
WKU International View Book
WKU Chinese View Book
WKU Overview
WKU Overview (Spanish)
WKU Overview (Arabic)
WKU Overview (Vietnamese)
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT:
Student Spotlight: Peruvian, Amelia Ampeuro severes Bowling Green community with internship
at a vet clinic
DOWNLOAD CONTENT
Emmanuel Dasor, WKU grad and track team member qaulifies for the 2016 Rio Olympics
Project Pengyou is an organization and network that creates friendships among Chinese
and American students at WKU.
Muhammad "Salal" Khan reflects on his time at WKU, new career opportunities and offers
advice for new internaitonal students.
DOWNLOAD CONTENT
Ayman Alwehaibi, WKU student from Saudi Arabia reflects on his internship opportunity
at Tristar Greenview Hospital
Zaiba Moledina from Mumbai, India uses her OPT opportunity and works with local campus
community through Graves Gilbert Health Services
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