FAQs
Q. What is the status of Western State University (WSU)?
A. Western State University (WSU) is a privately held for profit chartered and licensed University, charter granted by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Government of Curacao, Kingdom of Netherlands. The Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (Kingdom of the Netherlands) is made up of 4 countries: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands and citizens of Curacao are Dutch Citizens.
Q. What is the meaning of .edu.cw domain name?
A. In Curacao .edu.cw domains are allotted by the domain registrar post granting of authority to operate as a University in Curacao by the Government of Curacao. It is not commonly available to any institution and allowed to use only when University is having local presence and authority issued by the Government to operate as a University.
Q. What are the level of education offered by WSU?
A. Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral
Q. What are the faculties at WSU?
A. Please visit programs page
Q. What are the degrees awarded by WSU?
A. BS, MS, BIS, MIS, LLB, BBA, MBA, MIB, LLM DBA, PhD, DSc among others. Please email us at info@wsu.edu.cw for detailed information.
Q. Why WSU?
A. Custom designed market relevant programs, affordable fees, global partnerships with world class institutions, flexibility to study online or offline at WSU or at partner institutions, self-paced programs, Scholarships and support.
Q. Is WSU an online University or Offline University?
A. Both
Q. Where is Curacao?
A. Curaçao is located in Southern part of Caribbean, close to the coast of Venezuela. Curaçao is constituent country within the Kingdom of The Netherlands. 12° north of the Equator, Curaçao has a warm, sunny climate year around, low crime, low pollution, high quality of living, friendly and welcoming people, outside hurricane zone, average temperature is around 27°C (81°F). Cooling trade winds blow constantly from the east, strongest during spring months.
Q. How to travel to Curacao?
One can travel to Curaçao by air with direct flights from North America, Europe and South America, or by sea on a cruise or yacht. There is direct flight from Amsterdam.
Q. WSU Offers Scholarship?
A. Yes, for more information please email us at info@wsu.edu.cw
Q. How to apply?
A. write to us at admissions@wsu.edu.cw with your credentials and we shall guide you the entire process.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. Non-refundable application fee is US$100
Q. How to pay for tuition, modes of payment?
A. Commonly used option is to wire transfer. Contact us at admissions@wsu.edu.cw if you need any assistance.
Q. I’m 45, I am working at senior position however don’t have formal education, can I pursue formal education?
A. Yes, you can. Contact us at admissions@wsu.edu.cw for us to evaluate your application.
Q. I’m a drop out but wish to continue my education and work.
A. Yes, you may, we evaluate applications case by case.
Q. I’m an international student and do not wish to leave work. Is online or offline study good for me?
A. Its open to you to choose, you may choose online option or discuss this with our education advisors.
Q. Benefits of Online studies any why Online education is growing?
A. Main reasons are flexibility, affordability and its relevant in ever changing global scenario.
Q. How programs are taught at WSU or what are the modes of education at WSU?
A. We offer programs through on campus, off campus, online, distance, satellite centres internationally through its own facilities and or partner institutions.
Q. Please share list of International Partners of WSU?
A. Please visit international page.
Q. Do I need TOEFL or IELTS?
A. Some of the programs do not require TOEFL or IELTS and some of the programs do require TOEFL or IELTS if your mother tongue is not English. We do evaluate and accept supporting documents which establishes that you have acceptable level of English or knowledge of other foreign language. Please write to us at admissions@wsu.edu.cw
Q. Do I need to learn any language before I join ? or in other words, I’m looking for English as medium of instruction.
A. Most of our programs are in English. Some of the specialized programs can be in other foreign language. It is best to write to us at admissions@wsu.edu.cw to find out eligibility and medium of instruction.
Q. Is there local representative that I can talk to?
A. We constantly develop relationships with local partners. Contact us at info@wsu.edu.cw if you need any support.
Q. Can I stay on campus or off campus?
A. Both options are open to WSU students.
Q. Do I need to apply to immigration for permit to study in Curacao and will WSU assist in the process?
A. Yes permits will be required and University will assist its students, please get in touch with admissions at admissions@wsu.edu.cw