Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups.

Average class size: 13 students

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Core components

Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we claim what we know.

The Extended Essay: An independent, self-directed piece of research finishing with a 4,000-word paper.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Students take part in a range of experiences and at least one project.

Subjects

• Studies in language and literature: English Language & Literature, English Literature, Bosnian Literature, Croatian Literature, Serbian Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature 
• Language acquisition: English B, German ab initio, German B, Spanish ab initio, Spanish B

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Social & Cultural Anthropology, Global Politics

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies

• Mathematics: Maths – Analysis and Approaches, Maths – Applications and Interpretation

• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre
  

Co-curricular

All students at UWC complete a co-curricular programme called Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – an integral part of the IB qualification. Students get the opportunity to choose a physical, a creative and a social service activity.

UWC Mostar distinguishes itself from other UWCs with its unique urban setting, located in the city centre alongside the Mostar Gimnazija. Science classes utilise well-equipped labs in the Gimnazija, while classrooms, a spacious library and assembly spaces are spread across shared locations.

Residential accommodation:

UWC Mostar’s accommodation is spread across the city in five residences where 2-4 students are accommodated per room. Each residence has a master kitchen, laundry rooms, a common room, and kitchenettes on each floor as well as apartments for “House Parents” (parents providing residential support to students). One of the residences is also equipped with a gym available to all students.

Medical provisions

• Resident doctor present at the school 
• On call college nurse visits all five residences daily 
• Nurse taking visits in consultation office 
• Easily accessible medical care within the city for both physical and mental health care
• Emergency medical care, medical services and hospitals available in the city of Mostar

Academic and emotional well-being

The school supports students’ academic and emotional well-being through:

• Counselling department providing mental health support
• Each student assigned a personal tutor that provides both personal and academic support

• House Parent in each residence who provides practical living support

• Two additional part-time House Parents and House Fellows (teachers who provide weekend residential support) 

• Learning Support Coordinator Peer Support programme where students are trained to offer support to other students

• Students of colour mentor available to support students in developing deeper understanding of issues related to racism
• LGBTQ+ student mentor

You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme.

Short courses

The school supports students’ academic and emotional wellbeing through:

• Students partnered with tutor who provides guidance and support to tutor group 

• Head of House and Director of Student Welfare 

• Wellbeing programme (sleep, nutrition, exercise, study skills) for first year students 

• Two part-time college counsellors 

• Trained student peer supporters