Wisconsin International University in Ukraine
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| Established | 1997 |
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| Rector | Prof. Oleksandr Romanovskyi |
| Students | 300 |
| Location | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Website | WIUU official website |
Wisconsin International University (USA) Ukraine (WIUU) is a liberal arts institute located in the centre of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The university was established in 1997 and offers an academic program that combines the practices of business education in Ukraine and in the USA. WIUU to date is the only Ukrainian higher learning institution with programs that lead to both Ukrainian degrees (Bachelor of Management and Master of International Business Management) and American degrees (Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration).
History
WIUU was established in 1997 by cooperation of the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in Kyiv, Wisconsin International University (Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA) and Professor Oleksandr Romanovskiy. Over the years, WIUU has established cooperation programs with several other business schools and universities.
Accreditation
WIUU is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science, Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the State Accrediting Board of Ukraine to offer Bachelor and Master Programs. In 2012, WIUU's MBA program has been accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).[1] In 2014 the university began going through the accreditation process for its BBA program [2]
Degree Programs
| Degree Offered | Diplomas Obtained |
|---|---|
| Joint Ukrainian - American Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management | Ukrainian State Diploma -Bachelor of Management (BM)
International Diploma -Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| American Degree - Bachelor of Business Administration | International Diploma -Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| Ukrainian Degree - Bachelor of Management | Ukrainian State Diploma -Bachelor of Management (BM) |
| Bachelor of International Business Degree | Ukrainian and International Diplomas in International Business |
| American Degree - Master of Business Administration | International Diploma -Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Ukrainian Degree - Master of International Management | Ukrainian State Diploma -Master of International Management (MIM) |
Partner Universities
Students have the opportunity to practice, study and train abroad (the USA and Western Europe) in order to broaden their knowledge on culture, politics, economics and languages of the host countries. WIUU offers a range of summer and winter programs in Florida, Heidelberg, Munich, London, Plymouth, Madrid, Paris and Strasbourg. Courses and internship taken at WIUU partner universities are recognized by WIUU.
The university maintains relations to a number of partner institutions:[3]
- Wisconsin International University
- Indiana Wesleyan University (USA)
- University of St Mark & St John (Great Britain)
- Institute of Commercial Management (Great Britain)
- Richmond, The American International University in London (Great Britain)
- Schiller International University (USA)
- Ukrainian Free University (Germany)
- German-Ukrainian Society of Economics and Science (Germany)
Student Life
Students and faculty organize various activities outside of the curriculum, such as sports or cultural events. WIUU's international connections and exchange programs enable students to receive insights into foreign customs and traditions, often leading to multi-cultural entertainment programs. There is also a weekly student-made newspaper.
Staff, honorable doctors and professors
The university's academic program is supported by a body of lecturers from various fields. In addition, WIUU regularly gives students the opportunity to learn from guest lecturers, honorary doctors and professors. Among these are:
- Karl Beck, former director of the US Peace Corps
- Jörn Block, professor at University of Trier, Germany
- Hansjürgen Doss, honorary consul of Ukraine
- Douglas Gardner, former United Nations coordinator in Ukraine
- Axel Haas, lecturer at Trier University, Germany
- John Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine
- Moritz Hunzinger, PR and communications specialist
- Adalbert Lhota, former honorary consul general of Austria
- Michael Ruiss, Entrepreneur and publisher of TOP Magazine Frankfurt Rhine-Main , Germany
- Stephan Schupbach, professor at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Peter Spary, secretary general of German-Ukrainian association for economy and science
- Dietmar Stüdemann, former ambassador of Germany