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United World Colleges
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
About United World Colleges
United World Colleges (UWC) is an international educational movement empowering young people aged 13 to 19 to use education as a force for peace and a sustainable future. The organization offers a two-year IB Diploma Program across 18 schools on 4 continents, alongside diverse Short Programs. UWC is deeply committed to sustainability and promotes accessibility through scholarships based on motivation and engagement. Its vision for a peaceful and sustainable world is supported by donations and entities like the Deutsche Stiftung UWC.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Quality Education for Global Citizens
The organization offers a transformative two-year IB Diploma Program, preparing young people from over 160 nations for a sustainable future.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Education as a Force for Peace and Tolerance
United World Colleges promotes international understanding and social responsibility by bringing young people from diverse nations together in a shared educational mission.
Reduced Inequalities
Ensuring Educational Access Through Comprehensive Scholarships
UWC provides partial and full scholarships, enabling motivated young people to participate in its educational programs regardless of parental income.
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Q1What is the mission of United World Colleges?+
United World Colleges (UWC) is dedicated to making education a force that connects people, nations, and cultures in the pursuit of peace and a sustainable future. It empowers young people to advocate for international understanding, tolerance, and social responsibility.
Q2What educational programs do United World Colleges offer?+
UWC offers a two-year School Program culminating in the IB Diploma Program, hosted across 18 schools on 4 continents and welcoming students from 160 nations. Additionally, diverse Short Programs are run during holidays, focusing on themes such as Youth Leadership, Sustainability, and Migration.
Q3How do United World Colleges ensure accessibility to their programs?+
UWC is committed to accessibility through its financial support system, offering partial or full scholarships. These are awarded based on a student's motivation and engagement, rather than parental income.
Q4What is United World Colleges' commitment to sustainability?+
Sustainability is deeply integrated into UWC's mission and specific program offerings, such as Short Programs focused on "Building a a sustainable future." This reflects a strong institutional commitment to environmental sustainability.
Q5Where can I find career opportunities at United World Colleges?+
Vacancies at United World Colleges can be found on their dedicated careers page: https://uwc.org/careers/vacancies/.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do United World Colleges primarily address?+
United World Colleges primarily addresses SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Additionally, it contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through its scholarship programs.
