What is WCIU?

William Carey International University is a small private university focusing on international development. Our programs are field-based and may be taken in most regions of the world.

Applicants for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs must be affiliated with or aiming toward work with specific voluntary agencies (NGOs, non governmental organizations) involved in cross-cultural development, many of which are faith-based.

Most WCIU students study in the location where they currently live

and work and for that reason we do not normally provide I-20 forms at all. You do not need to interrupt your work and family life by relocating, if you can find a local mentor.