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Wilkes University

At Wilkes,
You Will.

At Wilkes, you'll have the chance to join an active and vibrant academic community.

Why Wilkes?

  • Accredited  degree programs in growing fields like business, health sciences and engineering.

  • 98% job or graduate school placement rate after graduation, based on self-reported survey data.

  • Hands-on research experiences as early as your first year.

  • Opportunities for internships, curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT).

  • Generous  scholarships for international students.

  • Mentorship and personalized, one-on-one guidance from faculty, staff and coaches.

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Wilkes is  consistently ranked among the nation’s best universities in the northeastern United States by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review and Washington Monthly.

Our value is recognized at a national level, too. We’ve been recognized as:

A Top Performer

for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report

14th in the Nation

for Improving Incomes by the Brookings Institution

Top 25%

Return on Investment by the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce

Ranked
25th

in the nation for economic value by The Economist

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Programs of Study

Undergraduate Programs

Wilkes offers accredited degrees and a variety of majors, minors and pre-professional programs to prepare you for careers in the sciences, nursing, engineering, business or other fast-growing fields. Explore programs accredited by AACSB International, ABET, American Chemical Society, CCNE and ACPE and find the one that fits for your career goals.

See a complete list of our undergraduate majors and minors.

Graduate Degree Programs

  • Bioengineering (MS)

  • Business Administration (MBA/STEM MBA)

  • Creative Writing (MA/MFA)*

  • Education (MS, MA, EdD)*

  • Electrical Engineering (MS)

  • Engineering Management (MS)

  • Mathematics (MS)

  • Mechanical Engineering (MS)

  • Nursing (MSN, DNP, PhD)*

  • Pharmacy (PharmD)

* Online only

‍Learn more about our graduate programs.

English Language Center

Wilkes University’s English Language Center offers many programs to meet the needs of English-language learners, including an Intensive English Program and University Preparatory Program for international students. Learn more about the English Language Center. Learn more about the English Language Center.

Learn more about the English Language Center.

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Costs and Scholarships

Financial Aid
& Scholarships

Wilkes offers a variety of scholarships for international students, including merit scholarships for academic performance, first-year international student scholarships and scholarships for transfer students.

Tuition

See tuition rates and scholarships

Special tuition rates are also available for Intensive English Program and University Preparatory Program students. 

‍Contact us to learn more.

Colonels Are Covered.

Starting Fall 2023, textbooks for undergraduate students are taken care of!

Learn more about this exciting new program.

Wilkes is Affordable.

Not only do we provide generous scholarships for international students, but Northeastern Pennsylvania is an affordable place to live, work and study.
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‍Learn more about our area.

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Support Services

Office of Global Engagement

We support graduate and undergraduate students from around the world from the application process all the way through to graduation.

‍ Have Immigration Questions? Need Assistance On campus? Contact us!

Office of Academic Success

If you need help with tutoring, disability support services or academic advising, we’re here to help.

‍ Learn more about the Office of Academic Success.‍

Health and Wellness Services

All students, both graduate and undergraduate, are eligible for health care and related counseling services. We offer convenient appointments on campus plus access to telemedicine.

‍ Learn More about Health And Wellness Services.‍

English Language Center

Strengthen your skills in English through our support programs for international students.

 Learn More about the English Language Center.

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Housing

Undergraduate Students and Intensive English Program Students

Housing on campus is available to undergraduate students and Intensive English Program students year-round.
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Wilkes has more than 1,000 students living on campus in our residence halls, which range from traditional style communities and high-rise apartment buildings to rooms in historic mansions.

 Learn more about housing and residence life
at Wilkes.‍

Graduate Students

Graduate students live off-campus but still have access to campus services and dining plans.

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Safety

Wilkes is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Wilkes has a dedicated university police force and a variety of safety and security programs on campus to support students 24/7.
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‍Learn more about Wilkes Public Safety.

The teachers are wonderful. When I came here, I wondered if I would miss my family. But when I see the teachers and meet with them during office hours, they help me with any difficulties. They are like my second family.

Road Alosaimi | IEP Program Student

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Campus Life

Becoming a Wilkes student means you’ll be welcomed by classmates who are excited to learn and love to connect. Our supportive community of international students will help you learn about the things to see and do in and around campus.

Learn More About Campus Life

Student Life

There’s always something happening on campus. Student activities include game nights, yoga classes, movies and more. We also take group trips to nearby cities. Love nature? Join Adventure Education for outdoor activities and adventures. Have a passion for service? Civic Engagement offers a variety of opportunities to volunteer in the community.

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Dining

At mealtimes, there’s always a variety of options. Our dining locations can accommodate a wide variety of diets or special dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.

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Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania

Wilkes is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, an affordable and welcoming city of about 40,000 people with plenty of options for shopping, banking, global dining, services and places of worship. Surrounded by mountains, forests, lakes and rivers, Wilkes offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy all four seasons outdoors.

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Philadelphia

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Washington DC

Lancaster, PA

New York City

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Ready to take the next step?

Start your free application to Wilkes!

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