Case Western Reserve University — CWRU

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA,
• Year of foundation: 1826,
• Number of students: about 12,200,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a multidisciplinary research university offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. There are eight scientific faculties that provide US higher education in popular directions, including medicine, STEM, and art.

In 1826, Western Reserve College was founded, which became the basis for the now famous university. Today, CWRU is a member of the Association of doctoral universities with a very high level of research activity, it is in the international and national rankings of leading higher education institutions in various aspects: from the quality of teaching, opportunities for obtaining practical skills to innovations introduced into the academic process.

The university takes care of each student, offering not only relevant knowledge, but also extracurricular activities for the development of their individual interests. An extensive range of clubs, participation in sports competitions, creativity, volunteering and much more await students on the CWRU campus.

Teaching is carried out at several specialized faculties:

• Engineering
• Arts, Sciences,
• Nursing,
• Applied Social Sciences,
• Dental Medicine,
• Jurisprudence
• Medicine
• Management.

Throughout the history of CWRU, the faculty has included honored scientists with the Nobel Prize, who actively participated in research work. To date, research is carried out on the basis of several specialized institutes. The list of discoveries made by CWRU teachers and students includes:

• The first complete X-ray of the human body,
• The first modern blood transfusion,
• Chlorination of drinking water for the destruction of typhoid bacilli,
• Surgical treatment of coronary heart disease,
• Intermittent windshield wiper used in most modern cars.

University housing consists of 47 buildings, including 12 for first—year students, 8 for second—year students, 9 for students completing their studies in the coming years, and 18 for those who chose to live in the Greek community. Thanks to CWRU's collaboration with local housing organizations, students have access to off-campus accommodation, which consists of apartment buildings.

The university's residences have different layouts, rooms with different capacities and facilities, offering students a wide range of accommodation to suit their taste. All buildings have common areas for recreation, and a number of necessary services are provided, including laundries.

While living on campus, students need to arrange a meal plan that includes a certain number of meals in one of the university's dining halls + additional points for purchases in campus stores and cafeterias. The meal plan can include an unlimited number of dishes, recipes for special needs: from halal, vegetarian to dietary.

Subject list: Accountancy , Aerospace technology, African and African American Studies, anatomy, anthropology, applied sciences, Art, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, Biomedical Sciences, biophysics, Business and management, Career development course, Case School of Engineering, Certificate in Global Health, chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counseling, Dance, data analytics, Data Science, design, engineering, Environmental science, ethics, Food and nutrition, genetics, health and human sciences, Health Services (BA), history, Information Technology, JD/MA, literature, MA/MD, MA/MPH, MA/MSN, MA/MSSA, Machinery manufacturing, Master of Public Health (MPH), Master programme Materials Sciences, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics Education, Medical Studies, BS, Medicine, music, Neuroscience, pathology, Pharmacology, philosophy, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, physics, Political science, Psychology, Religious studies, sociology, theatre studies

One of the most active and sought-after directions of extracurricular activities at CWRU is sports: the university offers dozens of team and pair sports, organizes intramural competitions and fields national teams to participate in regional competitions. Some sports are divided into men's and women's sports — students compete with teams from other educational institutions, earning awards and scholarships.

Some of the sought-after sports:

• Baseball,
• Basketball,
• Lacrosse,
• Softball,
• Football,
• Swimming, diving,
• Tennis,
• Athletics,
• Volleyball,
• Fighting.

There are hundreds of thematic communities on the campus, each of which unites like-minded people for new discoveries and the realization of their talent. The clubs' areas cover education, religion, origin, hobbies and hobbies, social activities, and more.:

• Artificial intelligence,
• Baking, cooking,
• Computer and board games,
• Amateur radio,
• Choral singing,
• Hinduism,
• Motorsport,
• Orchestra,
• Ceramic Art,
• Chess,
• Dancing,
• Chinese-speaking Christian Ministry,
• Rock climbing,
• Competitive programming,
• Literature.

Students have the opportunity to acquire applied skills by participating in social and festive events throughout the year. Christmas and graduation balls, a Welcome week for freshmen, and charity culinary events are considered the most outstanding and long-awaited.

• No51 among US universities in the US News & World Report ranking,
• No1 on the list of universities in Ohio State,
• No16 in the ranking of institutions in the world providing the best bio- and medical education,
• Category R1: "Very high research activity",
• 99% of students participate in the internship during their studies,
• A multinational community with representatives of 96 countries,
• More than 1000 highly qualified subject teachers.

The 550-acre CWRU academic campus includes 20 academic and administrative buildings located in different parts of the same district. Being located a few minutes from the center of Cleveland, the university provides students with good transport mobility between academic buildings and access to attractions and community centers.

The infrastructure includes a number of innovative facilities, hundreds of specialized studios, laboratories and classrooms, dozens of public spaces for events, as well as:

• A sports center with a swimming pool, squash courts, cardio and strength rooms, and an indoor running track,
• The University Hospital, which houses clinical and research departments,
• The main library, which also provides technical services: online catalogs, printing, work on multimedia projects.,
• The Museum of Art is the second largest in the United States, with a collection of 45,000 exhibits spanning a period of 6,000 years.,
• A 10-acre botanical garden with rare plants,
• Medical Education Building and Clinic: students practice here, working with local residents.

The academic calendar consists of several semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-May.

Some programs also cover the summer months - in June and July, classes are held for master's and doctoral students.

The weekly schedule consists of five school days, rest is organized on holidays and weekends.

Approximate list of additional costs includes:

• Registration, administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Contributions to student activities, payment for some extracurricular activities,
• Health insurance,
• Additional academic opportunities,
• Personal expenses.

The Admissions Committee expects applicants to complete an application and the required documents, as well as to pay the application fee. After this stage, candidates participate in an interview, possible tests, based on the results of which they receive an official letter of admission.

Among the CWRU alumni there are world-famous personalities who have greatly influenced various fields of activity:

• Paul Buckheit – Creator of Gmail
• Fred Gray is a civil rights lawyer who represented Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks,
• Herbert Henry Dow is the founder of Dow Chemical,
• Anthony and John Russo are film directors and producers known for their work at Marvel.

Foreign applicants must provide:

• Personal documents, including passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study, official transcripts,
• Language exam results: TOEFL (from 90), IELTS (from 7), Duolingo (from 115) or equivalent.

Some specialties may require professional experience, letters of recommendation, and a portfolio.

The University provides financial assistance, including to students from Russia - we will indicate some scholarships from a wide list:

• Global Excellence Scholarship - All enrolled applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. It is issued to 55 freshmen.
• Transtutors Essay Scholarship - A scholarship is awarded to students in the departments of architecture and design, biology, management, communications, computer and information systems. Scholarship awarded to authors of the best essays
• A E-Commerce Research Scholarship is awarded to one student who wins an essay contest on a given topic, E-Commerce Trends. How E-Commerce Will Change Retail Business in Next 10 Years »
• MIT: Zaragoza European Supply Chain Professional Scholarships.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision