History
Established in 1888 as Salem College, Salem University has a tradition of academic excellence and innovation. The beautiful 100-acre campus is nestled in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia. The campus offers student housing and traditional campus clubs and activities.
Education
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Salem generally require successful completion of a set of liberal arts foundation courses that includes English, mathematics, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities.
Salem International University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 7 Bachelors
- 306 Scholarships
- 960 Students
Salem International University Overview
Salem International University Scholarships
Salem International University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Salem International University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Various benefits
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Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
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Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Phillips Law Firm A Second Chance Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
04 Nov 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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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
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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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
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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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 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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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
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
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
2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Phillips Law Firm A Second Chance Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Nov 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jun 2026
Healthcare Professional Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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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
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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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
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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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 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
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
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
2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Phillips Law Firm A Second Chance Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Nov 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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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)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
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
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
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
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
2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Phillips Law Firm A Second Chance Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Nov 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2026
Empowering Families Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Single Parent Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
17 Jun 2026
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
18 May 2026
Criminal Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Aspiring Professionals Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
18 May 2026
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Legal Legacy Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Justice for All Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Dreams Without Borders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Omni Law P.C. Scholarship For Students
Merit-based
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. Essay Contest $500 Scholarship - 2024
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Boland Injury Lawyers Essay Competition Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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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
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Student services
Salem offers a number of student-run organizations that provide a variety of opportunities for students to learn, to network, and to enhance their interpersonal skills, as well as providing a means for service to the community.
Housing services
Salem residence halls provide students with on-campus housing and an opportunity to learn from each other within the framework of an international community of learners. The Residence Life Hall Council serves as a voice of resident student concerns and provides opportunities for developing programs and fund-raisers for each hall. On-campus housing is available to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability, religion, nationality or ethnic origin.
Library services
The Benedum Library is located on the Salem campus and is open during the terms that the school is in session. In addition to the Library’s physical collection of books, journals and audio- visual materials, online access is provided to books and journals. Holdings may be identified through the Library’s online catalog.
Campus life
Salem’s campus comprises about 100 acres in Salem, West Virginia. The center of the campus is a collection of buildings known as the Valley of Learning, which includes the main administrative and academic buildings, the gymnasium, and the chapel. Residence halls, athletic fields, and other buildings are located in Salem along K.D. Hurley Boulevard and Main Street. The original Administration Building of Salem College is located on Main Street beside the Jennings Randolph House. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sports facilities
Salem University is proud to offer intercollegiate athletics in 16 different men’s and women’s sports to eligible student-athletes pursing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. It also is a member of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, the Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference, and the Bluegrass Mountain Conference (swimming). Men’s Water Polo competes against institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III.
Student clubs
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Biology Club
- Black Student Union
- Broadcasting Club
- Campus Activities Board
- Criminal Justice Club
- Dirigo Yearbook
- Enactus
- Fellowship for Christian Athletes
- Gardening Club
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- International Student Organization
- Literary Club
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Rainbow Alliance
- Student Athletic Advisory Committee
- Student Education Association
- Student Government Association
- Student Nursing Association
- Tiger Techies
Accreditation
Salem is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission in accordance with the West Virginia Codeof State Rules (CSR)
Salem International University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
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Salem City
Salem International University Student Reviews & Awards
4.6
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 5 Reviews
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Student Support and Core Values
Salem University is an exceptional University that prioritizes student support and prepares students with core values through courses that will allow them to be objective, compassionate, and innovative in the workforce. Salem provides the core values of integrity, accountability, civility, and problem-solving. In addition, Salem provides a diverse environment and gives student the critical thinking skills in order to relate and participate in the global community. I like that the university engages their students in life skills to prepare them for the real world, and I also appreciate the supportive atmosphere of the the student advisors and student success team. They make sure that students are confident within themselves and they give them grace and understanding when necessary to make sure that each student has the ability to complete their course if they are willing to work hard and negotiate. Overall, there is nothing I would suggest to improve Salem University except providing more opportunities through forums and video interaction to allow online students to meet each other and connect if they like. That will provide an ice breaker because it may feel awkward for a student to reach out to their peer by themselves, and interact more confidently.
Honest review
The lecturers are kind and humble, very coorperative, the location is very adventegous since it�s downtown. Has a lot of fun classes and subjects. It has 3 campuses wich located quite near which is good , they also have accomodation for transport so we dont have to walk so far to get inside the campus.
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Management and business oriented ambient that leads future managers to a complete education in the sector
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