Some students don’t just need harder coursework—they need a fundamentally different approach to education. At UWC-USA, learning extends beyond the classroom into conversations, projects, and real-world challenges that develop critical thinking, adaptability, and ethical leadership.
A UWC-USA education aims to equip students with a range of experiences, perspectives and skills needed to take on the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
Rising Inequality
Between those at the center and on the margins of societies.
Political Polarization
Rooted in grievance, ideology and uneven democratic practice.
Climate Change
Resulting from destructive modes of consumption.
Technological Innovation
At a pace that changes our relationships to one another.
IB Curriculum
At UWC-USA, the globally-recognized International Baccalaureate(IB) curriculum challenges students academically while preparing them for top universities worldwide by focusing on critical skills.
UWC-USA’s co-curricular programs take students beyond the classroom, immersing them in real-world experiences that inspire curiosity, deepen and extend their learning, and provide opportunities for meaningful service and the sheer joy of creative pursuits.
If you are a curious, thoughtful, idealistic person who cares deeply about the big problems the world faces today, you may be a great fit for UWC. The first step is deciding which campus interests you most. UWC-USA enrolls students from more than 90 countries, providing an international experience in the natural beauty of New Mexico.
Students from countries outside the US must apply through the national committee in their home country.