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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, United States

Western Michigan University is improving the future of our communities and our world. It starts with our students. Our innovative educational approach and leading-edge research opportunities prepare students for successful careers and a better future.

#1001 Ranking
906 Academic Staff
18,211 Students
1,457 Students (int'l)
9,288 Students (female)

History

In May 27, 1903 WMU was established by an act of the Michigan Legislature as a preparatory school for teachers and named Western State Normal School.

Education

College of Arts and Sciences
College of Aviation
Haworth College of Business
College of Education and Human Development
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
College of Fine Arts
College of Health and Human Services
Lee Honors College
Graduate College
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Research

Established in 2003 by the Michigan Legislature, the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) is located at Western Michigan University and is perfectly positioned to access the wealth of scientific talent and pharmaceutical commercialization expertise that is part of Kalamazoo’s heritage.
The BRCC provides startup and gap funding to promising Michigan-based life sciences and medical device ventures entering the commercialization phase of development. Customers include entrepreneurs, scientists, University Technology Transfer offices and corporations. Explore the BRCC website to learn more about the research portfolio and how to partner.

Career

Career and student employment services supports students by empowering them to develop the skills necessary for reaching their career goals. Through career advising, and learning about career pathways, WMU students get ready for the world of work or service after graduating.

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Western Michigan University Scholarships

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Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios

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Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation

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Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam

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Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam

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Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships

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American Australian Association (AAA)

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Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships

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American Australian Association (AAA)

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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Fulbright Program

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Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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NORAM Scholarships

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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia

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OAS/OEA Scholarship

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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships

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Tatra Banka Scholarship

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Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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National Scholarship Programme

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The Fulbright Program

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The Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship

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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

1001 200

2023

1201

2022

1201

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

1001

2023

1001

2022

1001

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

1327 -116

2022

1211

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Student services

The Graduate Student Association is an authorized student government representing graduate and professional students on campus. The GSA's mission is to improve and advance graduate education through partnership, advocacy, leadership and networking building to ensure success of all graduate students.
The Western Student Association is the student government representing the voice of WMU students. There are many ways for students to get involved, express student concerns, and to represent the student body of WMU.

Housing services

Residence halls support nearly 5,000 students who enjoy the friendships, living/learning focus and diversity of campus life. Residents can take advantage of hall activities, leadership opportunities, staff available 24 hours, dining centers and many additional conveniences.

Spindler Hall
WMU apartments - Arcadia Flats, Goldsworth Valley, Stadium Drive, Western View

Library services

The Western Michigan University Libraries

Physical books (titles): 1,286,421
Electronic books: 670,724
Physical subscriptions (includes titles that are no longer active): 140,442
Electronic subscriptions: 74,345
Online databases: 662
Physical media titles (audio/visual): 151,712
Digital media titles: 207,885
Items uploaded to WMU’s institutional repository: 6,838

ICT services

Technology Help Desk

Departmental shared drives
Local printer/printer driver
Computer hardware
Creating, uploading and maintaining web pages
Installation, set up of software not licensed or owned by the University
Navigation assistance for any software or application not supported by the University or IT managed.
File backup, recovery or restoration
Computer re-imaging

Medical services

The Sindecuse Health Center is dedicated to providing a variety of high quality professional health services to the Western Michigan University community.

Clinic and nursing services
Full service pharmacy
Lab and radiology
Sports medicine and physical therapy

Campus life

The Western Michigan University campus is comprised of a variety of housing and dining options. Each living area has distinctive features with a combination of residence halls, apartments, dining facilities, academic services and cultural resources. A variety of dining options are conveniently accessible at different locations throughout campus.

Sports facilities

Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center is a 240,000-square-foot facility that includes:

Aerobic room
Eight full basketball courts
45-foot indoor climbing wall
Indoor cycling studio
Fitness testing lab
F45 Functional Training studio
Two 4,500-square-foot multipurpose courts
Six racquetball courts
Squash court
Swirl pool
Three indoor tennis courts
8,000-square-foot weight room

Other University Recreation-related facilities:

Intramural Sports Field Complex
Intramural Sports Soccer Fields
Lawson Ice Arena and Gabel Pool
Sorensen Tennis Courts

Student clubs

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Alpha Xi Delta
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Upsilon Gamma Chapter
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc

Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International.

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