Welcome to MUWCI
A truly International Community
MUWCI (The Mahindra United World College of India) is one of the 18 United World Schools and Colleges worldwide, set in a 175-acre biodiversity reserve on the outskirts of Pune, India.
The college was established in 1997 and offers the IB Diploma Programme to young students from across the world who wish to join the UWC movement and make a lasting impact. The movement aims to make education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Anyone who joins MUWCI becomes a part of the larger UWC Community of learners and leaders.
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The IB Diploma Programme
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a challenging, internationally renowned two-year pre-university programme for students aged 16 to 19. It equips students with the essential tools to think independently and critically engage with their academics and the world. MUWCI has piloted and developed the curriculum for many IB subjects in our areas of expertise.
UWC Short Courses
Every year, young students from around the world enrol in our Short Courses to study significant issues such as social justice, sustainability, identity, and more, experiencing firsthand a UWC education. Our Short Courses began in 2009 with the mission to extend the unique UWC experience to a broader audience, offering transformative learning opportunities beyond the traditional academic year.
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Transformative education
MUWCI offers a unique, experiential education that goes beyond traditional academics, fostering lifelong curiosity, resilience, and adaptability.
Global citizenship and responsibility
Students are encouraged to understand and actively engage with global issues, learning to be responsible citizens who make a positive impact in their communities and the world.
Diversity and inclusion
The community embraces and celebrates cultural, socioeconomic, and ideological diversity, which is at the core of MUWCI’s identity, cultivating respect and empathy among students from all backgrounds.
Community and lifelong bonds
The bonds students form at MUWCI with peers, alumni, and faculty are lasting, creating a global network of individuals united by shared values and mutual support.
Connection with nature
MUWCI’s setting on a natural, forested hilltop promotes a deep respect for the environment and sustainability, instilling in students a love for the outdoors and an awareness of ecological stewardship.
Service and leadership
MUWCI emphasises leadership through service, preparing students to address real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to society.
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Our selection process is unique. It’s competitive, rigorous, and designed to understand who you are as a person. We aim to find students who are ready to embrace the transformative education experience that MUWCI offers.
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