Widener University

Widener University in Pennsylvania prepairs highly qualified specialists in various fields of science since 1821. It is one of the oldest universities in America. The University of Widener is a convenient campus and a large territory for (about 110 acres). Excellent conditions for academic, creative, physical development of youth were created in the university. More than 300 teachers work with international students, each of which has a great practical experience in the relevant field of activity. Sections and circles of interest are also conducted by professionals.

Many specializations are in the TOP-100 best in their field. Some of the strongest departments in the university are:

• Electrical engineering; 
• Medicine; 
• Biology; 
• Engineering mechanics; 
• Environmental engineering; 
• Civil engineering.

• Online options include associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate programs,
• many master's and doctoral programs offer full-time, part-time, hybrid, or online study.

Classes in many graduate programs are scheduled in the evenings or on weekends.

Hands-on training is a major part of the student experience: 66% of students complete a co-op program or internship, 14% above the national average.

Students can take part in paid, eight-month co-op programs while still completing their degree in four years. Co-op opportunities are available to students studying business, engineering, and computer science.

First-year undergraduates have access to a personal support team consisting of a faculty mentor, a peer mentor in the same major, a student affairs liaison, and a librarian. The university also provides academic coaching, tutoring, and timely support for students who encounter difficulties.

Assigned career counselors work one-on-one with students on professional development. In one year, more than 1,000 organizations provided hands-on learning opportunities through co-op programs, internships, clinical experiences, and public service.

• The university offers more than 50 master's and doctoral programs,
• Dwyer School of Nursing offers master's, PhD, DNP, and postgraduate certificate programs,
• online graduate and law offerings include degree and certificate programs in business administration, data analytics, criminal justice, counselor education, nursing, public administration, social work, taxation and financial planning, trauma recovery, and other fields,
• Adult & Continuing Studies offers online programs in Allied Health, Liberal Studies, Organizational Development & Leadership, Pre-Medical Imaging, Professional Studies, and Psychology.

• The university manages 8–10 million dollars in research grants annually,
• Dwyer School of Nursing ranks 28th among more than 1,100 private institutions nationwide in Nursing Schools Almanac,
• Dwyer School of Nursing is one of 13 schools nationwide recognized as a National Center of Nursing Excellence,
• honors students conduct research with faculty and present their work at national and international conferences. Some have also had their work published in scholarly journals.

• Widener has a global network of more than 65,000 alumni,
• students have worked with employers through the co-op program for more than 30 years.

Freshmen and foreign students are guaranteed places in residences on campus for the duration of the entire study period. Accommodation is offered on self-service basis (cleaning, food, laundry). Students are provided with 1-2-bed rooms with private facilities, furniture, Internet access.

Subject list: Accounting, African and African American Studies, Allied Health, anthropology, Army ROTC, Art, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, Biomedical Sciences, business, Business and management, chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Communication Studies, Criminal justice, Dance, Diagnostic medical sonography, Early Childhood Education, economics, engineering, English and Creative Writing, Environmental engineering, Environmental science, Environmental studies, finance, fine arts, forensic science, Gender studies, General Education, history, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, international relations, Italian, Leadership Studies, letter, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, Master in Education, maths, MBA, music, Natural science, Nursing, B.S., occupational therapy, Online Degree Programs, Organizational Leadership, physics, physiotherapy, Political science, Pre-Law, Professional Studies, Psychology, Radiologic Technology, RN to BSN, robotics, Secondary Education, Social work, sociology, special education, sports management, sustainable development

The university offers three options for organizing leisure activities: on campus, in Philadelphia and trips to the USA. In the first case, disco clubs, interest clubs, playing fields and playgrounds, rest rooms with TVs and DVDs are at the service of students. Also, in Philadelphia, you can organize any leisure, from shopping to cognitive. Similar opportunities are opened for students of the University of Widener excursions.

Daily routine

Academic studies are compulsory at the university. They usually pass until 14:00 - 15:30. The amount of time for self-preparation students spend independently.

• Widener University was named a College of Distinction for Career Preparation,
• Widener is the university partner of the Philadelphia Union.

• The campus has more than 20 residence halls, including traditional and apartment-style options,
• Pride Recreation Center has modern fitness equipment and offers group exercise classes,
• residence halls can be accessed only with an ID card issued to a resident of that building,
• Campus Safety provides support around the clock.

Studying period: September - June.

Students entering online degree-completion programs can transfer up to 90 credits, including credits from prior learning.

Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of the admissions process.

Within six months of graduation, 93% of the undergraduate class of 2025 had achieved their career goals. The university reports an early-career salary of 70,300 dollars for bachelor's degree graduates and a median mid-career salary of 116,100 dollars.

The following requirements apply to the Accelerated Nursing BSN program:

• applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree or be completing one before the program begins,
• official transcripts are required from every higher education institution previously attended,
• the minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0,
• before enrollment, applicants must complete prerequisite courses at an accredited institution with a grade of C or higher: chemistry with lab (4 credits), Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (4 credits each, completed within the previous five years), microbiology with lab (4 credits), statistics, and nutrition,
• faculty or professional evaluations, nationally recognized aptitude or academic achievement tests, an interview, and the TEAS exam are not required.

• Nearly 100% of undergraduate students receive financial aid,
• the university awards 50 million dollars in scholarships and grants each year,
• merit scholarships for first-year students start at 100,000 dollars over four years. Awards are reviewed annually, limited to eight full-time semesters, and apply only to tuition charges,
• international undergraduates can apply for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, Honors Program Scholarships, Band Scholarships, and other exclusive scholarships.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision