University of the Incarnate Word

With over 135 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth largest private university in Texas. With a beautiful main campus in San Antonio, UIW has locations throughout the city. UIW was founded by and is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

UIW is committed to shaping good minds of strong character that will expand the world. At the core of UIW’s Mission is a commitment to social justice and community service. With a curriculum designed to broaden student’s understanding of the needs of the world, individuals learn to become concerned and enlightened citizens, using their skills for a meaningful impact within the local and global community. Through programs offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels through 11 schools and colleges, students can positively influence countless industries and fields of study.

The richness of tradition, strong bonds and storied history have given rise to a proud alumni base of more than 40,000 individuals across the world. Graduates go on to live the UIW Mission in their field, displaying exemplary work in arts, civic service and professional accomplishments.

Whether an aspiring artist, teacher, entrepreneur, social advocate, health professional, or city leader, students work to realize those dreams at UIW. Students come from all over the world to receive a UIW education. Here, they gain life experiences that empower them to enter the real world prepared to succeed with confidence, competitive skillsets and strong ethical principles.

Why University of the Incarnate Word

• Location: San Antonio remains one of the country’s best kept economic secrets — with some of the strongest job growth and a lower cost of living. Top growing local industries (healthcare, bioscience, solar manufacturing and clean energy technology, computer animation, cybersecurity) create a thriving job market for recent graduates.
• Community:  UIW stands as the largest Catholic university in Texas, and among the nation’s most diverse and welcoming faith communities. UIW invites students from all backgrounds and traditions to bring their distinct light, traditions and perspective to the pursuit of larger truths.
• Faith: Inspired by Judeo-Christian values, the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching, the University of the Incarnate Word welcomes all persons of diverse backgrounds to its faith community. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the University instills its core values of education, truth, faith, service and innovation on everyone that forms its community.
• Diversity: Since the earliest days, UIW has attracted a globally diverse student population that enriches the learning experience. Today, with international students making up 25% of enrollment, and representing 67 countries, UIW students learn about other cultures from their classmates amid daily interactions in class, in cultural celebrations on campus and through shared experiences.

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