Webster University is a leader in global education, providing high standards of teaching that transform students into global citizens striving for success. Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, Webster is a private, non-profit university. It has campuses in America, Europe (Greece), Asia and Africa. Webster University's educational programs rank it among the top institutions in the 2016 "America's Best Colleges" survey. Webster's Master's program is the largest in the St. Louis region, according to the St. Louis Business Journal in 2016. It has been featured in Forbes magazine's list of top universities for 6 consecutive years
St. Louis is a city in the central United States, in the state of Missouri. The city has a population of about 348,000. It is named after the French king Saint Louis IX. St. Louis County is distinct from the City of St. Louis. The city is not part of the county, although the two administrative units border each other. The city was once called the "Gateway to the West" because settlers heading west set out from there
- Master's and Bachelor's programs are offered
- There are 5 colleges: Arts and Sciences; Fine Arts; Business and Technology; Communications; Education
College of Arts and Sciences:
The programs affirm a belief in free and rigorous intellectual thinking, and that it should be put to practical use in the classroom. Students learn not only what to think, but how to think. They learn not only the theory related to their specific field, but also how to apply it in everyday life.
Departments – Bachelor's programs:
Anthropology and Sociology; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Biological Sciences; History, Politics and International Relations; International Languages and Cultures; Philosophy; English; Religious Studies.
Departments – Master's programs: Behavioral and Social Sciences; Biological Sciences; History, Politics and International Relations; Legal Studies
College of Fine Arts
Whether it is art, music, dance, theater or a combination of the four, the faculty give students the attention and support they need to develop their talent. Each program includes history and theory, which help students in their future development as professionals.
Departments – Bachelor's programs: Art; Theater Arts; Art, Design and Art History; Music
Departments – Master's programs: Art; Theater Arts; Music
College of Business and Technology
Students interested in business, management, mathematics or computer science, whether at the beginning of their education or continuing it, have the opportunity to fulfill their academic goals. Together, the three departments – Business, Management, and Mathematics and Computer Science – bring together 14 Bachelor's programs designed to make an impact in the real world. Each program is developed with business leaders and specialists, who build the curriculum around the qualities they look for in future graduates. Programs are offered in all three departments at Bachelor's and Master's level. There is an option for a one-year Master's program, which can be taken online or in the evening.
College of Communications
Reporters and photographers, advertising copywriters, audio engineers and video producers – all of them consider the College of Communications their home. The wide variety of programs allows students to find their place while working together with students from other disciplines. Work is done in small groups, which provides access to equipment, portfolio building and internship opportunities that support personal development after graduation.
College of Education
Bachelor's and Master's programs are offered, with the option of combining the two levels; this is available in St. Louis, while at the European campuses it is limited.
Bachelor's: Department of Teacher Education
Master's: Departments – Communication Arts, Reading and Early Childhood; Multidisciplinary Studies
Admission requirements: English language certificate - TOEFL (Paper based 550/ online based 80); IELTS: 6.0 (6.5 for Master's); Pearson: 53, an essay of 300-500 words on a topic of your choice, two letters of recommendation, a financial document proving income for at least one year, covering tuition and living expenses.
Specialized programs – Art, Music and all programs related to school education have additional requirements
There are 3 possible start dates for Bachelor's programs - 15/01/2018; 03/06/2018; 27/08/2018; 19/01/2019. For Master's programs they are in May, August, October, January or March
Application deadline: usually 6 weeks before the start date of each semester
Fees: Bachelor's $26,100/year; Master's - Business Administration (36 credit hours) - $26,280 for the entire program and Information Technology Management (37 credit hours) - $27,010 for the entire program
Scholarships are available for international students applying for Bachelor's programs based on their academic results to date; Master's students have the opportunity to work on campus.
English course for international students – ESL – an opportunity for international students to develop their English in an academic environment over 2 semesters. For international students who are already enrolled, the course is free of charge and is taken alongside their other subjects. Bachelor's students wishing to enroll in the course must apply for the academic I-20. The course has 3 levels, each with different admission requirements:
- Intermediate – IELTS 5.0/TOEFL 60-64/ PTE 37-39;
- Upper Intermediate– IELTS-5.0/ TOEFL 65-71/ PTE 40-43
- Advanced – IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 72-79/ PTE 44-52
The course has 2 possible start dates – in August or in January
The course fee for Master's students is: Advanced $2,100; Upper Intermediate $5,250; Intermediate $8,400
Documents proving the applicant's financial stability are required for the visa application
All new students are required to live on campus during the first two years of their studies, and each year they apply for housing in the spring for the following academic year. The earlier you apply, the better. New students apply in November/December.