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United World College in Mostar

Bosnia And Herzegovina, Mostar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 16 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum International Baccalaureate
Strengths International Baccalaureate, Post-Conflict Peace Education, UWC Movement
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Senior School
Introduction

United World College in Mostar is a residential IB Diploma school founded in 2006 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the only UWC located in a post-conflict society and the only one integrated into a national public school system. Students from over 30 countries live, study, and serve the community together. The school emphasises critical thinking, global awareness, service, and outdoor education. It occupies a historic Austro-Hungarian building in Mostar.

Spanski trg 1, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Essentials

United World College in Mostar has 200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Spanski trg 1, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is a historic city known for its iconic Old Bridge and multicultural heritage.

Stages
Upper secondary / pre-university level, typically ages 16-19. Students complete the two-year IB Diploma Programme.

Type
A co-educational residential international college and member of the United World Colleges movement. The only UWC in a post-conflict society.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 30 countries alongside students from across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Deliberately diverse backgrounds including socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and religious differences.

Country affiliation
International. Part of the global United World Colleges movement with students from over 30 countries.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
All students live together in the community. Residential college with integrated boarding.

Governance and Ownership
Part of the United World Colleges movement. Governed by a College Board with up to 13 members. Integrated into Bosnia and Herzegovina's national public school system.
Academics

United World College in Mostar teaches International Baccalaureate for students aged 16 to 19.

Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school emphasises critical thinking, global awareness, and service.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a stated commitment to the wellbeing and safety of all members of the community.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2006, UWC Mostar is unique as the only UWC in a post-conflict society and the only one integrated into a national public school system. It is housed in a historic Austro-Hungarian building.

Community
A deliberately diverse community from over 30 countries. Students live together and serve the local Mostar community. Active alumni network.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school occupies a historic Austro-Hungarian building (Gimnazija Mostar) in central Mostar.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An extensive co-curricular programme. Outdoor education programme. Community service integration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
Located in a uniquely multicultural post-conflict city. Students from 30+ countries engage with local community and culture.

Community & Service
Community service is a core part of the UWC experience. Partnerships with local NGOs and community organisations. Students serve the Mostar community together.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Dedicated outdoor education programme. Commitment to wellbeing and safety of all community members.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. International student body from 30+ countries.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
United World Colleges — member of the global UWC movement.
Admissions

Admissions
Students apply through UWC national committees in their home countries. Selection is needs-blind and based on merit and potential.
School Events
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