General Questions
World Innovators University (WIU®) is an independent, internationally oriented, innovation-driven, professional, and skill-based university committed to excellence in education, leadership development, knowledge management, and professional competency across diverse fields of study and areas of human endeavor.
World Innovators University (WIU®) operates as a global university with an international outlook and a distributed delivery model. Its academic programs are delivered primarily through online, blended, and executive learning platforms, enabling WIU® to serve learners across regions and continents worldwide.
WIU® collaborates with accredited institutions, universities, polytechnics, and organizations globally to establish Global Innovation Hubs and Centres for Innovation and Knowledge Management through the World Innovators University Institute (WIU®-Institute) and the World Innovators and Education Management Organization (WIEMO®). This global, partnership-driven model allows WIU® to combine flexibility, accessibility, and innovation while maintaining international relevance and professional standards.
Meanwhile, in line with its long-term strategic vision, WIU® is pursuing the development of physical campus projects and learning centres in different regions to support candidates who prefer traditional face-to-face learning.
World Innovators University (WIU®) operates as an independent, internationally oriented professional university dedicated to delivering globally quality-assured, skill-based, and innovation-driven education. WIU® is not structured as a traditional nationally chartered public university; rather, it functions as a global institution guided by internationally recognized academic, professional, and quality assurance frameworks.
Through its international orientation and collaborative engagements with accredited universities, research institutions, and professional bodies worldwide, WIU® supports flexible learning pathways, global mobility, and lifelong professional development aligned with evolving global workforce and knowledge-economy needs.
WIU® serves aspiring professionals, recent graduates, career switchers, working professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, educators, innovators, researchers, and lifelong learners across diverse industries and career stages worldwide. Its programs are designed for individuals seeking flexible, skill-based, and globally relevant education that supports career entry, career transition, professional advancement, leadership development, innovation, and lifelong professional growth.
Admissions & Enrollment
Applications are open to qualified candidates worldwide, including aspiring professionals, recent graduates, working professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and lifelong learners seeking career entry, advancement, transition, or professional recognition through globally relevant and skill-based education.
Admission to WIU® programs is merit-based and varies by program level. Requirements may include relevant academic qualifications, professional experience, recognized certifications, and demonstrated competence in the chosen field of study. Depending on the program, applicants may also be assessed through academic records, professional portfolios, statements of purpose, interviews, or evidence of prior learning. WIU® adopts a holistic admissions approach that recognizes both academic achievement and professional capability.
Yes. WIU® values professional experience and may consider prior learning, industry exposure, and professional achievements as part of its admissions and placement evaluation.
Admission is selective and merit-based, ensuring that learners admitted can benefit meaningfully from the academic and professional rigor of WIU® programs.
Yes. WIU® recognizes Prior Learning, Professional Experience, and Previously Acquired Qualifications through structured assessment pathways. Eligible candidates may be considered for top-up, advanced standing, or accelerated progression into selected programs, subject to academic review and alignment with program outcomes.
Recognition may be granted based on:
Accredited academic qualifications
Professional certifications
Relevant work experience and demonstrated competencies
Prior learning outcomes assessed through established evaluation frameworks
This approach reflects WIU®’s commitment to flexible learning pathways, lifelong learning, and global best practices in professional and higher education.
WIU® operates a multiple-intake admissions system to support flexibility and global access. Admissions are open three times each academic year, with intakes in January, May, and September. This structure allows applicants from different regions and professional backgrounds to commence their programs at times that best align with their academic, professional, and personal schedules.
Accreditation & Recognition
WIU® is accredited and quality-assured by internationally recognized accreditation and quality assurance bodies, including ISO-based educational management standards and global higher-education quality frameworks.
WIU® operates as an independent, international professional university under globally recognized quality assurance and educational management frameworks. While it is not established as a nationally chartered public university, WIU® actively collaborates, partners, and aligns with nationally accredited universities, institutions, and professional bodies worldwide.
These collaborations support academic mobility, credit recognition, curriculum co-development, research collaboration, joint academic pathways, innovation initiatives, and international recognition—ensuring that WIU® programs remain globally relevant, professionally credible, and aligned with international best practices.
Yes. WIU® operates under clearly defined academic governance structures, rigorous internal quality assurance systems, and internationally benchmarked academic and professional standards. All programs are designed, reviewed, and delivered in alignment with globally accepted frameworks for higher education, professional education, and skill-based learning.
WIU® further strengthens program credibility through continuous curriculum review, faculty qualification standards, applied research, industry relevance, and collaborative engagements with accredited universities, institutions, and professional bodies worldwide.
WIU® is intentionally structured as a global, innovation-focused, and professional university to provide flexibility, international relevance, and responsiveness to evolving global workforce needs. This structure enables WIU® to deliver skill-based, professionally oriented education under internationally recognized academic governance and quality assurance frameworks, while actively collaborating with accredited institutions worldwide.
Academic Programmes
WIU® offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, executive education, and professional certification programs across a wide range of professional, applied, and innovation-oriented disciplines. Programs are designed to support career entry, advancement, leadership development, and lifelong learning within global academic and professional contexts.
Yes. WIU® programs are regularly reviewed and enhanced to reflect evolving global trends, industry practices, innovation frameworks, and professional standards, ensuring continued relevance and applied value.
Yes. WIU® emphasizes applied, practice-oriented, and innovation-driven research focused on solving real-world problems, advancing professional practice, and generating impactful knowledge aligned with industry, policy, and societal needs.
World Innovators University (WIU®) does not operate as a secondary or high school institution. However, in line with international best practice, WIU® supports pre-university, foundation, and preparatory programmes designed to help eligible candidates transition into higher education and professional studies.
These programmes are offered through structured pathway arrangements, bridging initiatives, or partner institutions and are designed to:
- Prepare learners for undergraduate and professional programmes
- Strengthen academic readiness, study skills, and foundational knowledge
- Support candidates from diverse educational backgrounds
- Facilitate progression into WIU® degree, diploma, and professional certification programmes, subject to applicable entry requirements
Foundation and pathway programmes may be delivered through collaborating institutions, accredited partners, or specialized units aligned with WIU®’s academic standards and quality assurance expectations.
Yes. WIU® supports vocational professionals and artisans through professional development, certification, upskilling, and recognition pathways, in alignment with its innovation-driven and skill-based mission.
Support for vocational professionals and artisans is provided through:
- Professional and executive certification programmes
- Skill enhancement and competency-based learning initiatives
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and experience-based assessment
- Applied innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development programmes
- Collaboration with industry bodies, training organizations, and professional associations
These pathways are designed to enable vocational professionals and artisans to upgrade their skills, gain professional recognition, transition into higher qualifications where appropriate, and participate in innovation-driven economic activities, while maintaining clear academic standards for degree-level programmes.
Degrees, Certifications & Awards
WIU® awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, professional diplomas, executive and skill-based certifications, as well as institutional honors and awards of recognition. All credentials are designed according to international quality standards to enhance professional competence, applied knowledge, leadership capacity, and innovation skills. Graduates are prepared for global employment, entrepreneurship, further academic study, and lifelong learning.
Yes. WIU® qualifications are designed and delivered in line with internationally recognized academic and professional standards and are relevant for global professional, academic, and industry environments. While acceptance and recognition may vary depending on the policies of employers, universities, and professional bodies, WIU® credentials equip graduates with applied skills, professional competence, and innovation-oriented capabilities that support international careers, mobility, and lifelong learning.
Yes. WIU® issues official academic records, certificates, and transcripts in accordance with institutional policies, internal quality assurance procedures, and internationally accepted academic documentation standards.
Honorary Doctorates & Awards of Excellence
Yes. WIU® confers Honorary Doctorates to distinguished individuals who have made exceptional contributions to society, leadership, innovation, education, business, governance, or humanitarian service.
No. Honorary Doctorates are honorary recognitions and do not represent earned academic degrees or confer academic study privileges.
Awardees/Honorees are selected through a structured nomination, vetting, and approval process overseen by appropriate institutional committees.
Usage depends on jurisdictional, professional, and ethical conventions. WIU® clearly distinguishes honorary recognition from earned academic qualifications.
Faculty Appointments & Academic Titles
WIU® engages qualified academics, professionals, industry experts, researchers, and practitioners with relevant expertise and experience.
Yes. WIU® appoints Professors and other academic titles based on merit, experience, academic contribution, professional standing, and institutional needs.
WIU® recognizes a range of globally accepted academic, scholarly, and professional titles, including:
- Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor: Traditional academic ranks based on excellence in teaching, research, professional contribution, and academic leadership.
- Professor of Practice: Distinguished industry and professional experts appointed based on significant practical experience, leadership, and applied contributions.
- Clinical Professor: Practice-oriented academics and professionals appointed to deliver applied instruction, professional supervision, and experiential learning in specialized or professional fields.
- Research Professor: Senior academics primarily focused on advanced research, innovation, knowledge creation, and scholarly publication.
- Research Fellow: Academics or professionals engaged in focused research, innovation, and scholarly development, often within collaborative or funded projects.
- Postdoctoral Fellow: Early-career researchers who have completed a doctoral degree and are engaged in advanced research, innovation, and academic development.
- Teaching Professor / Teaching Fellow: Faculty members primarily dedicated to teaching excellence, curriculum delivery, instructional innovation, and student mentorship.
- Visiting Professor: Academics or professionals appointed on a temporary basis to contribute specialized teaching, research, or collaborative expertise.
- Adjunct Faculty: Qualified academics or professionals appointed on a part-time or contractual basis to support teaching, mentoring, and applied learning.
- Emeritus Professor: An honorary title conferred on retired professors in recognition of distinguished academic service and contribution.
All academic appointments at WIU® follow internationally recognized standards of academic excellence, professional competence, research integrity, and ethical practice, ensuring global credibility and alignment with WIU®’s innovation-driven, skill-based, and professionally oriented mission.
World Innovators University (WIU®) applies transparent, merit-based, and internationally benchmarked criteria for all faculty appointments. Appointments are made based on verifiable academic qualifications, documented professional experience, measurable scholarly output, and demonstrated teaching or professional competence.
PROFESSOR
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Minimum Experience: At least 10–12 years of full-time academic or equivalent professional experience after the PhD. Minimum 5 years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
Scholarly Output: Minimum 25–30 peer-reviewed publications, including Journal articles, scholarly books, or book chapters. Evidence of research supervision at postgraduate level. Demonstrated contribution to academic leadership, curriculum development, or institutional governance.
Required Skillset: Advanced teaching and curriculum leadership. Research leadership and supervision. Scholarly writing and publication. Academic governance and ethical leadership. International collaboration capability.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in the relevant discipline.
Minimum Experience: At least 6–8 years of post-PhD academic experience.
Scholarly Output: Minimum 12–18 peer-reviewed publications. Evidence of quality teaching and student supervision. Participation in curriculum development or academic service.
Required Skillset: Effective teaching and assessment. Independent research capability. Academic mentoring. Curriculum development. Scholarly communication
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in the relevant field.
Minimum Experience: At least 2–4 years of post-PhD academic or research experience.
Scholarly Output: Minimum 3–6 peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly outputs.
Required Skillset: Teaching and instructional design. Early-stage research and publication. Student mentoring. Academic writing and presentation. Commitment to professional development
PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in the relevant field or Equivalent professional qualifications with recognized standing.
Minimum Experience: At least 15–20 years of senior-level professional or industry experience. Demonstrated leadership, innovation, or executive responsibility.
Scholarly / Professional Output: Not required to meet traditional publication thresholds. Must demonstrate: Industry impact, Professional recognition, Documented achievements, innovations, or leadership outcomes.
Required Skillset: Applied professional expertise. Executive teaching and mentoring. Industry-informed curriculum contribution. Professional ethics and leadership. Practice-based assessment
CLINICAL PROFESSOR
Minimum Qualifications: Advanced academic degree or professional qualification relevant to the clinical or applied field.
Minimum Experience: At least 10–15 years of professional or clinical practice experience.
Scholarly / Practice Output: Evidence of applied professional contribution, clinical leadership, or practice-based innovation. Publications optional but advantageous.
Required Skillset: Practical instruction and supervision. Applied assessment and evaluation. Professional standards compliance. Mentorship in experiential learning environments
RESEARCH PROFESSOR
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or equivalent terminal research degree.
Minimum Experience: At least 8–10 years of active research experience post-PhD.
Scholarly Output: Minimum 20–25 peer-reviewed publications. Evidence of: Research leadership, Grant acquisition or funded research participation, International or interdisciplinary collaboration.
Required Skillset: Advanced research design and methodology. Research supervision. Scholarly publishing. Grant writing. Innovation and knowledge transfer
RESEARCH FELLOW
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or equivalent research degree (or near completion in exceptional cases).
Minimum Experience: At least 2–5 years of active research experience.
Scholarly Output: Minimum 4–8 peer-reviewed publications or equivalent research outputs.
Required Skillset: Research execution and analysis. Scholarly writing. Collaborative research. Ethical research practice. Data and innovation management
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Minimum Qualifications: Recently completed PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
Minimum Experience: 0–3 years postdoctoral research experience.
Scholarly Output: Minimum 2–4 peer-reviewed publications.
Required Skillset: Advanced research capability. Scholarly dissemination. Project management. Academic career development. Collaborative research skills
TEACHING PROFESSOR / TEACHING FELLOW
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree (minimum) or PhD in the relevant discipline.
Minimum Experience: At least 5–8 years of documented teaching experience in higher education or professional training.
Scholarly / Teaching Output: Evidence of teaching excellence, instructional innovation, or curriculum leadership. Publications desirable but not mandatory.
Required Skillset: Teaching methodology and assessment design. Student engagement and mentoring. Curriculum delivery and evaluation. Instructional innovation. Continuous professional development.
VISITING PROFESSOR
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or equivalent terminal degree or Senior professional qualifications with recognized standing.
Minimum Experience: At least 8–10 years of academic, research, or professional experience.
Scholarly / Professional Output: Evidence of significant academic, professional, or industry contributions.
Required Skillset: Knowledge transfer and collaboration. Specialized teaching or research contribution. Cross-cultural academic engagement
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in the relevant discipline or Professional qualifications with demonstrated subject expertise.
Minimum Experience: At least 5–10 years of relevant professional or academic experience.
Scholarly / Professional Output: Publications optional. Evidence of professional competence and applied expertise required.
Required Skillset: Applied teaching. Industry relevance. Student mentoring. Flexible instructional delivery. Professional ethics
EMERITUS PROFESSOR
Eligibility Criteria: Former Professor with a minimum of 10–15 years of distinguished academic service. Evidence of sustained scholarly contribution and institutional leadership.
Role: Advisory, mentoring, and scholarly engagement. No active teaching obligation unless formally assigned.
Faculty appointments at WIU® are governed by robust academic governance, peer review, and quality assurance processes consistent with international best practices. These standards ensure that WIU® faculty appointments meet or exceed the expectations of world-class, and internationally respected universities, while supporting the University’s distinctive global and professional focus.
Learning Modes & Assessment
Programs are delivered through online, blended, executive, and flexible learning formats.
Yes. Assessments include examinations, projects, research work, applied assignments, presentations, and continuous evaluation.
Attendance requirements vary by program and delivery mode, with flexibility designed for working professionals.
Career Value & Employability
Yes. WIU® programs are designed to enhance professional competence, leadership capability, innovation skills, and global employability.
WIU® graduates are equipped with practical skills, applied knowledge, professional competencies, and innovation-oriented capabilities that are relevant to contemporary workplace and industry environments. While employment outcomes depend on individual effort, market conditions, and employer requirements, WIU® programs are designed to enhance graduates’ professional readiness, adaptability, and global career relevance.
Yes. WIU® strongly promotes lifelong learning, continuous professional development, and skills enhancement across career stages.
Yes. WIU® qualifications are designed to support professional advancement and access to international academic pathways. Progression to further studies is subject to the policies and admission requirements of receiving institutions.
WIU® academic programmes are structured to align with global higher education frameworks and professional standards. In addition, through strategic collaborations with accredited universities and institutions worldwide, eligible learners may have opportunities to pursue articulated pathways, credit transfer arrangements, or collaborative qualification options where applicable.
These pathways are designed to enhance academic mobility, professional recognition, and global relevance, while maintaining transparency and compliance with international quality assurance standards.
Yes. WIU® supports students and graduates through a range of career development, industry engagement, and experiential learning initiatives designed to enhance employability and professional readiness.
These include:
Industry-aligned internship facilitation and experiential learning opportunities through partner organizations and innovation hubs
Professional projects, capstone work, and applied learning experiences embedded within academic programs
Career development support, including mentorship, professional networking, and employability skills development
Collaboration with employers, institutions, and professional bodies to support workplace exposure and career progression
While WIU® does not guarantee employment, its programs are intentionally designed to equip learners with practical skills, professional competence, innovation capability, and global readiness that significantly enhance career prospects across industries and regions.
Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration
Yes. WIU® actively engages in strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities, polytechnics, colleges, research institutions, professional bodies, industries, government agencies, NGOs, and private and public sector organizations worldwide. These collaborations are designed to strengthen academic quality, innovation capacity, global relevance, and professional impact.
WIU® welcomes partnerships with a wide range of reputable institutions and organizations, including:
Nationally accredited universities and polytechnics
International higher education institutions
Professional and certification bodies
Research institutes and innovation centers
Government ministries, departments, and agencies
NGOs and development organizations
Corporate organizations and industry leaders
Public–private sector stakeholders
Partnerships are built on mutual value, academic integrity, innovation, and global impact.
WIU® supports multiple partnership models, including but not limited to:
Academic partnerships (joint programs, credit transfer, articulation agreements)
Student exchange and academic mobility programs
Joint research, publications, and innovation projects
Curriculum co-development and review
Professional certification and executive education collaborations
Establishment of Global Innovation Hubs and Centers of Excellence
Capacity building, faculty development, and training programs
Education management, advisory, and quality assurance support services
Each partnership is tailored to align with institutional goals and international best practices.
Yes. WIU® collaborates and partners with nationally accredited universities and institutions worldwide to support:
Seamless academic progression and articulation pathways
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (where applicable)
Joint academic programs and dual or joint awards (subject to agreements)
Collaborative research, innovation, and knowledge exchange
These collaborations enhance international recognition, academic mobility, and global learning opportunities for learners and faculty.
WIU® is committed to establishing Global Innovation Hubs and Global Centres for Innovation and Knowledge Management in collaboration with partner institutions and organizations. These hubs serve as platforms for:
Applied research and innovation
Skills development and entrepreneurship
Industry–academia collaboration
Talent development and workforce readiness
Regional and global problem-solving initiatives
This approach strengthens WIU®’s innovation-driven mission and supports socio-economic development.
Strategic collaborations at WIU® enhance student outcomes by providing:
Access to international learning experiences and global networks
Industry-relevant curricula and applied learning opportunities
Exposure to joint research, innovation, and professional practice
Pathways to further studies, professional recognition, and employability
These benefits positively influence enrolment confidence, learner trust, and career outcomes.
Partner institutions and organizations benefit from:
Expanded global reach and academic visibility
Collaborative innovation and research opportunities
Shared expertise, resources, and best practices
Joint program development and professional capacity building
Participation in global education and innovation ecosystems
Partnerships with WIU® are structured to ensure mutual growth, sustainability, and impact.
Yes. WIU® welcomes collaboration with governments, ministries, departments, agencies, and public sector institutions on initiatives related to education, skills development, innovation, workforce transformation, and knowledge management. Such collaborations support policy-aligned capacity building and global development objectives.
All partnerships are guided by institutional governance frameworks, international quality assurance standards, and formal agreements. WIU® ensures that collaborations uphold academic integrity, professional credibility, ethical standards, and measurable outcomes aligned with global best practices.
Interested institutions and organizations may initiate partnership discussions by contacting:
📧 Email: partnership@wiuglobal.com
Proposals are reviewed based on strategic alignment, academic or professional value, innovation potential, and global impact.
Scholarships & Fellowships
Scholarships and Fellowships at World Innovators University (WIU®) are structured forms of academic and professional support designed to recognize merit, potential, leadership, innovation, research capability, and societal impact.
Scholarships are primarily awarded to support students based on academic excellence, professional experience, innovation potential, leadership promise, or demonstrated need, depending on the specific scheme.
Fellowships are typically awarded to advanced learners, researchers, professionals, innovators, or practitioners in recognition of expertise, contributions, research engagement, or participation in academic, innovation, or professional initiatives aligned with WIU®’s mission.
Both scholarships and fellowships may provide partial financial support, academic recognition, access to learning resources, research engagement opportunities, professional development, or institutional affiliation, subject to specific terms and availability.
All WIU® scholarships and fellowships are awarded in accordance with transparent institutional policies, merit-based evaluation, and international academic and professional standards.
Yes. WIU® offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and strategic scholarships aimed at expanding access to quality, skill-based, and innovation-driven education for qualified learners worldwide. Scholarships are designed to support academic excellence, professional growth, innovation, leadership development, and inclusivity.
WIU® may offer, subject to availability and institutional policy:
Merit-Based Scholarships for outstanding academic or professional achievements
Professional Excellence Scholarships for experienced practitioners and industry leaders
Innovation & Leadership Scholarships for candidates with demonstrated innovation, entrepreneurship, or leadership impact
Access & Inclusion Scholarships to support learners from underserved or developing regions
Strategic Partner Scholarships for nominees from partner institutions, organizations, and professional bodies
All scholarships are awarded through a structured and transparent evaluation process.
Yes. WIU® offers Academic, Research, Innovation, and Professional Fellowships designed to support advanced learning, research engagement, innovation projects, and professional development aligned with the university’s global mission.
Fellowships may be open to:
Postgraduate and doctoral candidates
Early-career and experienced researchers
Industry professionals, innovators, and thought leaders
Educators and academic contributors
Eligibility depends on the fellowship category, demonstrated competence, and alignment with WIU®’s academic and innovation priorities.
WIU® scholarships and fellowships may be fully funded, partially funded, or tuition-based reductions, depending on the program, funding source, and strategic objectives. Clear terms and conditions are communicated at the point of award.
Scholarships and fellowships at WIU® are competitive and merit-driven. Selection is based on a holistic assessment of academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership potential, innovation capacity, and alignment with WIU®’s values and mission.
Applicants may indicate interest in scholarships or fellowships during the admissions application process or through specific calls published by WIU®. Supporting documentation may include academic records, professional credentials, personal statements, references, and portfolios where applicable.
Yes. WIU® strongly encourages working professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and practitioners to apply. Many scholarships and fellowships are specifically designed to support career advancement, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
No. All WIU® students, regardless of scholarship or fellowship status, receive the same academic standards, learning outcomes, quality assurance, and institutional recognition.
Yes. WIU® collaborates with universities, institutions, professional bodies, organizations, governments, NGOs, and corporate partners to offer nomination-based and partnership scholarships as part of strategic cooperation and capacity-building initiatives.
No. Admission and scholarship awards are separate processes. Meeting admission requirements does not automatically guarantee a scholarship or fellowship award.
Yes. WIU® applies clear eligibility criteria, documented evaluation processes, and ethical governance standards in the award of scholarships and fellowships.
Detailed information, current opportunities, and application guidance are available through official WIU® communications. Applicants may also contact the admissions or academic office via the official university channels listed on www.wiuglobal.com.
Privacy Policy
WIU® maintains a Privacy Policy to protect the personal, academic, and professional information of students, staff, partners, and website users. The policy ensures transparency, trust, and responsible data handling in line with internationally recognized privacy and data protection standards.
WIU® collects only information necessary for academic, administrative, and professional purposes. This may include personal identification details, academic records, professional information, contact details, and limited technical data related to website usage.
Personal information is used to process admissions, deliver academic programs, issue certificates and transcripts, manage student records, provide learning resources, communicate official updates, support partnerships, and improve institutional services.
WIU® applies appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel and managed in line with international best practices.
WIU® does not sell or trade personal information. Data may be shared only when necessary with trusted partners, collaborating institutions, service providers, or regulatory authorities for legitimate academic, operational, or legal purposes, and always under confidentiality obligations.
Yes. WIU® may use cookies to improve website functionality, user experience, and performance analytics. Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information, and users can manage preferences through their browser settings.
Yes. WIU® aligns its data protection practices with internationally recognized principles and regulations, including GDPR-aligned standards, where applicable, to ensure responsible handling of personal information across regions.
WIU® offers select programs for secondary and high school students. Personal data of minors is collected and processed only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Additional safeguards are applied to protect minors’ privacy and safety.
WIU® retains personal and academic information only for as long as necessary to fulfill academic, legal, and operational requirements. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Students and users have the right to access, update, correct, or request deletion of their personal information, subject to academic and legal obligations. Requests can be made through official WIU® communication channels.
Yes. WIU® issues certificates, transcripts, and academic records in accordance with institutional policies and global documentation standards, ensuring data integrity and authenticity.
Yes. WIU® may update its Privacy Policy to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or institutional practices. Updated versions are published on the university website.
For questions or requests related to privacy and data protection, you may contact:
Email: privacy@wiuglobal.com
Website: www.wiuglobal.com
Payment & Refund Policy
WIU® accepts a range of secure and internationally recognized payment methods, which may include bank transfers, online payment gateways, debit and credit cards, and other approved digital payment options. Available payment methods may vary by country and program and are communicated during the application or enrolment process.
Programme fees are payable according to the fee schedule communicated at the point of admission or registration. In most cases, fees must be paid before programme commencement, although approved installment options may be available for eligible programmes or candidates.
Yes. WIU® recognizes the diverse financial circumstances of learners and may offer structured installment payment options for selected programmes. Such arrangements are subject to approval, documented agreements, and compliance with WIU® payment timelines.
Application and processing fees are non-refundable, as they cover administrative costs related to application review, evaluation, and processing, regardless of the admission outcome.
Refunds may be considered under limited and clearly defined circumstances, such as:
- Programme cancellation by WIU®.
- Documented administrative error resulting in incorrect billing.
- Other exceptional circumstances approved by WIU® in writing.
All refund decisions are made in accordance with WIU®’s internal financial and academic policies.
Once a programme has commenced and academic access, learning resources, or services have been provided, tuition fees are generally non-refundable. This reflects the immediate allocation of academic, administrative, and digital resources upon enrolment.
Approved refunds are processed using the original payment method where possible or an agreed alternative. Processing timelines may vary depending on banking systems, payment providers, and international transfer regulations.
Yes. Late payment of fees may result in administrative penalties, restricted access to learning platforms, delayed assessments, or suspension from academic activities until outstanding balances are settled.
Voluntary withdrawal does not automatically entitle a student to a refund. Any consideration for partial refund, if applicable, depends on the stage of the programme, services already rendered, and WIU®’s refund policy in effect at the time of enrolment.
Scholarships, discounts, tuition waivers, and promotional offers are non-cash benefits and are not convertible to monetary refunds. If a student withdraws or discontinues a programme, such benefits lapse automatically.
Programme fees are non-transferable between students. In certain cases, subject to approval, a paid fee may be deferred or credited toward a future intake of the same or related programme, in line with WIU® policies.
Students and applicants are encouraged to contact WIU® directly for official clarification before making payments.
Email: finance@wiuglobal.com or admissions@wiuglobal.com
Official guidance is always provided in writing to ensure transparency and accuracy.
Yes. WIU® periodically reviews its financial policies to reflect evolving operational requirements, international best practices, and learner needs. Any updates are communicated through official WIU® platforms.
