UWC Albania follows a thorough and well-rounded selection process to identify motivated and talented young individuals who align with UWC’s values and mission. Places at UWC colleges are offered on a competitive basis. Your applications are carefully reviewed by a panel composed of Albanian UWC alumni.
Before starting your application, we suggest you:
- Check our eligibility criteria to determine if this is the correct route for you to apply.
- Check the UWC selection criteria to determine if you are a good fit for a UWC experience.
You’ll then be ready to start your UWC journey!
1. Application stage
The first step in the selection process is submitting an application. This includes:
- Completing an online application form in English, containing personal details, academic background, extracurricular activities, and motivations for applying to UWC.
- This application will require submission of essays or short responses to demonstrate critical thinking and commitment to UWC values.
- A scan of your passport or identity card (if you have more than one passport, please submit a scan of all of them);
- Academic report from the previous academic school year;
- Diploma of completed basic education (9-grades);
- Two reference letters as required in the application form:
- One recommendation letter from your school principal, or homeroom teacher.
- One recommendation letter from the supervisor of one of your preferred extracurricular activities
- References from friends or family members will not be accepted.
- Certificates from relevant extracurricular activities.
2. Online interview stage
Selected candidates will be scheduled to interview online with two UWC alumni via Zoom, to further discuss their written application and potential fit as a UWC student.
3. Selection stage
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a multi-step selection process, which typically includes:
- Group Activities: Candidates engage in collaborative problem-solving tasks, presentations and discussions to assess teamwork, leadership, and adaptability.
- Individual Interviews: A panel interview where applicants discuss their motivations, aspirations, and alignment with UWC’s values.
3. Nomination stage
After selections, the National Committee nominates the most promising candidates for placement at UWC schools and colleges. Successful applicants will:
- Receive an offer for a UWC placement, which may be fully or partially funded depending on demonstrated need (all applicants will be requested to submit financial information to this effect).
- Have the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination.
- Complete necessary paperwork and preparations for enrollment.
Important dates
- Application Open: 1 September
- Application Deadline: 20 October
To start your application, please visit our Application Page or contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application and help you kickstart your UWC journey!