Washington University in St. Louis

Below is the admission process for Indian students:

Washington University ST Louis has a variety of courses catering to the student's interests. However, the university has two different ways to apply for UG courses. 

 Undergraduate Application Process : 

The following are the three ways an applicant can apply through: 

• The Coalition Application 

• The Common Application

Note: The below process is applied for only Common applications. However, you can check their official website for more information. 

Step 1: The Application Process can be made through the Common Application or the above 

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• ACT and SAT scores 

• Transcripts of your high school

• Must meet the English requirements 

• Two letters of recommendations

• SOP

• USD 75 application fee 

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 75, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can’t afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7: you can check out their official portal/applicant might get an official mail if they are selected( However, to check your application status, it is suggested to check out their portal) 

Postgraduate Application Process: 

Step 1: Identify your course. The application can be made through the official official portal

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised.

Step 3: Applicants must meet the entry requirements checklist below before applying to the university: 

• Transcripts of your high school

• Must meet the English requirements 

• Three letters of recommendations

• SOP

• USD 75 application fee 

• Resume/CV

• Some programs might have additional requirements, depending on the course. 

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 75, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can’t afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7: you can check out their official portal/applicant might get an official mail if they are selected( However, to check your application status, it is suggested to check out their portal) 

Washington University in St. Louis offers various courses in majors including business, engineering, law, art & design, medicine and science. But it is best known for its research programs, patient care and services to the world. Some of the top ranked courses include MS in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science in Medical Physics, Master of Science in Deaf Education, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and many more.

No, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Washington are entirely different. Washington University in St. Louis is situated in St. Louis, Missouri whereas University of Washington is located in Seattle, Washington.

Washington University in St. Louis graduates have been placed in some of the most reputed organisations. Some of the top employers of Washington University in St. Louis graduates are mentioned below.

• Mastercard
• Capital One
• Total Access Urgent Care
• Boeing
• Epic Systems
• Bank of America
• Houlihan Lokey

Washington University in St. Louis, University of Washington - Tacoma as well as Dartmouth College are amongst the top universities in USA. According to the Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Washington University in St. Louis is ranked #21 and Dartmouth College is ranked #53 nationally. Whereas, the University of Washington - Tacoma is ranked #12 in regional universities west by US News and World Report. Washington University in St. Louis is known for it's graduate and research-based programs while Dartmouth College and University of Washington-Tacoma focus more on undergraduate programs. Though Dartmouth College and University of Washington-Tacoma offer research-based programs but Washington University in St. Louis provides a better quality of these programs. 

Although many famous and reputed personalities graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Leana Wen
• Robert L. Behnken
• John Hartford
• Rochelle P. Walensky
• Phyllis Schlafly
• Tennessee Williams
• Harold Ramis

The minimum scores of English Proficiency exams accepted by Washington University in St. Louis are:

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

90

Washington University in St. Louis offers various scholarship opportunities to international students. The eligibility to avail of these scholarships varies. These scholarship schemes can also be programme-specific. However, all the scholarships offered by Washington University in St. Louis are merit-based, and students who are seeking to avail of the scholarships are required to match the eligibility criteria. Scholarship schemes offred by the Washington University in St. Louis along with their eligibility criteria are given in the table below:

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Arthur Holly Compton Fellowship Program

Undergraduate students enrolled in Physical Sciences and Mathematics

George E. Mylonas Scholarship Program

Undergraduate students enrolled in Humanities

Florence Moog Fellowship Program

Undergraduate students enrolled in Biological Sciences and Chemistry

Arnold J. Lien Scholarship

Undergraduate students enrolled in Social Sciences

James W. Fitzgibbon Scholarship

Undergraduate students enrolled in Architecture at Sam Fox School

Washington University in St. Louis offers scholar programs that cover 100% and partial tuition fees depending on eligibility.  Students applying for undergraduate course may apply to this program. The scholar programme will either provide 100% scholarship along with a stipend of USD 2500 or a 50%.

The Washington University in St. Louis Acceptance rate is just 11- 13%, which means only 11 to 13 students are accepted out of 100. Applicants must give a strong profile while applying to the university admission process, which involves a thorough evaluation process, Considering academic excellence, essays, Letters of recommendation, SOP, extracurricular activities and many more. Applicants are suggested to approach the admission process with utter dedication, showcasing their strengths and talents to get into Washington University in St. Louis.

Yes, there is an Engineering research-based programme available to international students. Undergraduate students who are already pursuing a full time bachelor's degree programme are eligible to apply in this internship program. This internship programme will help students get practical exposure on their subject of interest by attending different workshops, experiencing professional environment, working with postdoc and graduate students etc. 

Washington University in St. Louis offers graduate, undergraduate and certification courses in majors such Engineering, Art and Design, Law, Medicine, Science etc. Some of the top ranked courses according to Shiksha are as follows:

• Master of Engineering Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
• MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Deaf Education
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
• MFA in Visual Art and many more.

Yes, Washington University in St. Louis aims to create a safe environment for the students. Following are the safety measures taken by the university.

• There is a WASHU Police Department that are working for 24/7. They provide services including lost and found, crime related issues, self defence, laptop security and many more.
• Students are provided with access to a safe app where students as well as faculty can find real time safety resources and safety alerts. It provides features like tracking a friend's location, emergency procedures, maps and many more.
• Apart from this, Washington University also provides mental health resources including counseling services health promotion services like workshops on stress management, healthy food habits etc.

Students at Washington University in St. Louis have access to the recreation center that offers all the fitness related facilities. This includes an area for cardio and strength training, a fitness center including a dance studio, locker rooms, courts, massage therapy services etc.