History
September 12, 1888 - The University of Charleston was founded in Barboursville, West Virginia as Barboursville Seminary, affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The first campus was located in the courthouse complex abandoned when Cabell County moved its seat of government to Huntington. There were 25 students enrolled.
Education
UC offers an array of outstanding majors and graduate programs to prepare you for the career you want. We also boast an accomplished and dedicated faculty, top-notch research and facilities, and a residential campus in a spectacular natural setting.
Research
All research with human subjects carried out by University of Charleston faculty and/or students must be approved by the UC IRB. No research involving human subjects may begin without express written consent from the University of Charleston’s (UC) Institutional Review Board (IRB).
University of Charleston Key Statistics & Highlights
- 304 Scholarships
- 2,425 Students
- 174 Students (int'l)
- Private Institution Type
University of Charleston Overview
University of Charleston Scholarships
University of Charleston Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Charleston. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
College JumpStart Love of Learning Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Tatra Banka Scholarship
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Housing services
Once you have been officially accepted as a UC student, you are ready to apply for campus housing.
- All residential students are required to have health insurance while residing on campus. If you are in need of health insurance, please contact the Office of Student Life for information on available plans.
- Please review the current housing contract.
- Freshmen and sophomore students under the age of 21 who do not wish to live in campus will need to complete this form for approval to live off campus.
Library services
- Library Catalog
- UC Quest
- Database Access
- A-Z Journals List
- Subject Guides
- Interlibrary Loan Services
- Morris Harvey Archives
- Mobile apps.
ICT services
We ensure that students, faculty, and staff, as well as the extended community, have convenient access to institutional resources through technology-enabled environments. Our overriding goal is the use of technology to expand both access to and the scope of academic programs by assisting faculty in the creation of technology-enhanced offerings and capabilities.
Campus life
Our goal is to provide our students, staff, and visitors every possible resource to make University of Charleston (UC) a safe and enjoyable campus.
Student clubs
- Professional Organizations
- Greek Life
- Student Government
- Academic Organizations
- Honor Societies
- Religious Organizations
- Special Interest Organizations.
Accreditation
The University of Charleston, a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education, is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
University of Charleston Campus Locations
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University of Charleston Student Reviews & Awards
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Academic review
What. I really like about it was the people at the university. The students and the teacher are really supportive and will help you with anything you need. I think the only thing I will improve was making the major I took more popular because at the end of the day my classes where really small
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