UWC Deutschland offers young people a transformative educational experience that promotes peace, international understanding, and social responsibility. With two-year school programs and short programs, UWC is committed to a sustainable future and equal opportunities.
United World Colleges (UWC) is a unique, international educational movement that offers life-changing education to young people aged 13 to 19. The movement aims to motivate and empower youth to engage in peace, international understanding, tolerance, and social responsibility.
The main mission of UWC is to encourage young people to actively contribute to a better world. The values of UWC include international understanding, tolerance, social responsibility, and commitment to peace and a sustainable future. Student selection is made regardless of their financial background, with motivation and commitment being the focus[1][2][5].
UWC places a strong emphasis on sustainability. The UWC Robert Bosch College in Freiburg, established in cooperation with the Robert Bosch Foundation, has a focus on ecological sustainability with a particular emphasis on scientific and technical aspects. The city of Freiburg, known as "Green City," serves as a model location for ecological and technical innovations[2].
The German Foundation UWC also supports the Initiative Transparent Civil Society by Transparency International Germany to promote transparency and accountability in nonprofit work[4].
UWC offers partial or full scholarships to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder participation. These scholarships are largely funded through donations and pro bono support from alumni, parents, and businesses[2][3].
The UWC community includes not only current students but also an active alumni group that is connected and engaged in the UWC Network e.V. This community thrives on the commitment of its members, who contribute through various committees and volunteer work[2][4].
