Wilmington University

Established in 1968, Wilmington University is an accredited, private, and nonprofit institution with state-of-the-art campuses in Delaware. The university provides life-changing educational opportunities in a diverse and inclusive learning environment, welcoming students from all around the world. Wilmington offers over 200 academic degree and certificate programs that have been specially designed to prepare students for future career success. At the core of all programs at Wilmington are the university's core values of understanding, respect, integrity, and opportunity. The university is responsive to its community's social needs and provides an environment that promotes innovative education with a focus on real-world application.

The university prioritizes the career progression of its students. Vocational undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Wilmington are designed to help students discover their unique potential and develop a range of transferable skills and knowledge. Additionally, Wilmington also offers a range of certificate programs and qualifications that are based upon the dynamic needs of ever-evolving global markets. Academic offerings at the university can be undertaken both in-person or remotely, and over 150 of its programs are offered fully online to provide learning opportunities for students from all around the world.

Wilmington is committed to providing high quality yet affordable and accessible higher education to its students. It supports its students throughout their education with an impressive 17:1 student to faculty ratio. This ensures that all students enjoy a highly personalized learning experience. The university is one of the most affordable private nonprofit learning institutions in its region, and offers a range of scholarships to support international students financially throughout their studies.

Staff at Wilmington University are experts in their subject areas and draw on a wealth of academic and professional experience to design programs that have career progression and learning innovation at their core. The university is committed to cultivating an approach to teaching that focuses on the individual needs of its students and provides them with a caring and supportive environment that invests in their futures and expands their workplace opportunities.

Programs at Wilmington have work-integrated learning (WIL) built into delivery to help students connect their academic knowledge to professional work contexts. WIL programs expand the learning experiences of students through internships, service learning and senior projects in supervised educational work environments.

Class sizes are kept small at Wilmington University, with a student-to-staff ratio of 17:1. This enables lecturers and tutors to provide students with personalized learning support and helps them make the most of their time at the university. Wilmington employs a guided pathway approach to education, ensuring students receive comprehensive academic support and guidance throughout their learning which is directly tailored to their individual needs and requirements.

Wilmington University offers over 200 degree and certificate programs at both undergraduate and graduate level. More than 150 of Wilmington's programs are also offered remotely, allowing students to study 100 percent online from anywhere in the world.

The university's more than 200 programs are delivered through Wilmington's five academic colleges. These are:

• College of Business and Technology
• College of Education and Liberal Arts
• College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
• College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• School of Law

Academic colleges at Wilmington are complimented by the university's impressive Athletic Department. Wilmington University is a premier choice for aspiring student-athletes and a leader in developing international athletes. Skilled coaches and a variety of Division II sports, including cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and track and field make Wilmington a natural choice for young athletes looking to play in the U.S.

International students are required to meet both Wilmington's academic and English language proficiency entry requirements when applying for programs at the university. Academic entry requirements vary on a program-by-program basis. Prospective students are encouraged to consult individual course pages for the relevant entry requirements for their chosen program.

Admission requirements also vary depending on whether international students are undertaking their program in-person or remotely. Non-U.S. students are encouraged to consult relevant visa requirements as part of the application process. These are available on the university's international student admission information page.

The minimum English language proficiency test scores required for international students who are not first-language English speakers to directly enter onto courses at Wilmington are:

• TOEFL iBT – 46
• TOEFL Essentials – 5.5
• IELTS Academic – 5.5
• PTE Academic – 46
• Duo Lingo Overall – 95

International students who do not meet the above English language proficiency requirements may be required to undertake English as a second language (ESL) programs in grammar, writing, vocabulary and speech to qualify for their chosen program of study.

Wilmington University provides its students with state-of-the-art facilities across its multiple campus locations in Delaware. These are complemented by a range of dynamic online learning facilities that allow students to flexibly undertake their studies from anywhere in the world.

There is a comprehensive range of learning and recreational facilities across Wilmington's Delaware campuses. Students will find teaching classrooms, cutting-edge science and computer labs, offices, libraries, campus stores, tutoring centers, and much more. Students at the New Castle campus can also enjoy an array of beautiful outdoor green spaces.

Wilmington University is conveniently located in close proximity to all the attractions of the tri-state area, such as New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD and NJ and DE shore point.

International students are eligible to apply for Wilmington University scholarships, provided they meet the relevant application criteria for the awards.

There are a range of subject-specific scholarships, merit-based scholarships and career-based scholarships on offer at Wilmington. Students must have completed a full admissions application to be eligible to apply for scholarships.

There are currently a number of merit-based scholarships awarded by academic colleges at the university. The following awards are available to all students at Wilmington and are valued at 5,000 USD for one year:

• College of Business and Technology Dean's Merit Scholarship
• College of Education and Liberal Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship
• College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences Dean's Merit Scholarship
• College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean's Merit Scholarship
• School of Law Dean's Merit Scholarship

Wilmington University unveils its new College of Business and Technology

In fall 2025, Wilmington University combined its College of Business and College of Technology to proactively respond to developing industry standards within the business and technology sectors. Recognizing that both business and technology are thoroughly interlinked in the contemporary industry landscape, the two colleges have been combined under the umbrella of the College of Business and Technology.

Under one umbrella, programs within the College of Business and Technology provide students with expert, experience-based, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. As industries develop and job markets become more competitive than ever, graduates of the College of Business and Technology can expect to be equipped with the versatile skills and knowledge they need to adapt with the times.

Four Wilmington University programmes feature on Forbes Advisor's Best Online Degrees list

Based on credibility, affordability, student outcomes and student experience, Forbes Advisor's Best Online Degrees list has recognized a number of Wilmington programs as top choices for distance learners in 2025.

Among the university's 150 online learning programs, Forbes ranked Wilmington's A.S. in Finance the fifth best associate finance degree in the US for online learning. Other programs at the university that feature in Forbes Advisor's Best Online Degrees top 10 lists included:

• B.S. in Environmental Science (Forbes Best Online Environmental Science Degrees of 2025)
• Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation (Forbes Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership of 2025)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analytics (Forbes Best Data Analytics Certificates Online of 2025)