21/09/2026
How to Apply to UWC for Entry 2027
UWC Mongolia follows a comprehensive selection process to identify motivated and talented young people who align with UWC’s values and mission.
Before you start your application:
✔️ Check the Eligibility Criteria to see whether you meet the requirements.
✔️ Review the UWC Selection Criteria to understand the qualities assessed during the selection process.
✔️ Learn about the UWC mission, values, educational model and residential experience.
Once you are ready, your UWC journey begins!
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1️⃣ Application Stage
If you meet the Eligibility Criteria and have reviewed the UWC Selection Criteria, request the UWC Mongolia Student Application Form by emailing [email protected] or sending a message via the official UWC Mongolia page.
Submit a complete application package by the published deadline.
The required application documents include:
• A completed UWC Mongolia Student Application Form, completed in English
• Two essays responding to the same prompt: “Why do you want to study at UWC?” — one in English and one in Mongolian, approximately 300 words each
The two essays do not need to be word-for-word translations. They may use different examples or emphasis, but both must honestly reflect the applicant’s own ideas and experiences.
• Two Teacher Recommendation Forms, completed separately by two teachers
• One recommendation from the school principal, head of school or an authorised school administrator, written on official school letterhead
• Official academic transcripts for the previous two academic years, issued on official school letterhead and bearing the school’s official stamp and an authorised signature
• Copies of relevant certificates or awards, if applicable
• A copy of the applicant’s national identity card, showing both the front and back, or another official document confirming Mongolian citizenship
• One recent 3 × 4 cm photograph
• A completed Parent or Legal Guardian Information and Consent section (Section D of the Student Application Form), with the required signature or signatures
All recommendations must be sent directly to [email protected] by the recommender or the school, using the school’s official email address.
Official academic transcripts must also be sent directly by the school using its official email address.
Applicants may provide the recommendation forms and instructions to their teachers but must not write, edit or submit a recommendation on behalf of a recommender.
Recommendations may be written in Mongolian or English.
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2️⃣ Selection Stage
The selection process consists of the following steps:
1. Application Review — complete applications are assessed against the published UWC Selection Criteria.
2. Two Individual Interviews conducted in English by current UWC students and alumni.
3. Group Interview conducted in English.
4. Final Interview with members of the UWC National Committee of Mongolia.
Applicants who receive an application review score of 85% or above will normally be invited to the interview stage.
If an exceptionally high number of applications is received, UWC Mongolia may increase the minimum threshold to 90%.
Applicants invited to the interview stage will be asked to complete the Student Information Form (SIF) and submit the required financial supporting documents by the deadline provided by UWC Mongolia.
Financial information will be reviewed separately and will not form part of the applicant’s selection score.
Please note:
• Every stage of the selection process is assessed.
• Progression at one stage does not guarantee progression to the next.
• Applicants are generally expected to achieve at least 85% in each interview round to progress to the next stage.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews.
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3️⃣ Nomination and Admission Stage
Candidates who successfully complete the UWC Mongolia selection process may be nominated to a UWC school or college.
A nomination by UWC Mongolia is not a final offer of admission, a scholarship or placement at a particular UWC school or college.
Admission, college placement and any financial assistance are confirmed only when the receiving UWC school or college issues its formal decision and all required conditions are met.
Nominated applicants may also be required to complete additional application, medical, financial and consent forms before admission and enrolment are confirmed.
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📅 Key Dates
• Applications open: October 10, 2026
• Application deadline: November 15, 2026
• Application review: Second half of November 2026
• Interviews: December 2026
• Selection outcome from UWC Mongolia: First half of January 2027
• Nominations to UWC schools and colleges: February 2027
• College placement, admission and financial assistance: Confirmed later by the receiving UWC school or college
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📩 Contact and Submission
For questions about the application process or to request the UWC Mongolia Student Application Form, contact:
[email protected]
You may also send us a message via the official UWC Mongolia page.
The completed Student Application Form, essays, copies of relevant certificates or awards, a copy of the applicant’s identity document and, if not included in the form, the applicant’s photograph must be submitted by email to:
[email protected]
Please note: Recommendations and official academic transcripts must be sent directly to [email protected] by the recommender or school, using the school’s official email address. They must not be submitted by the applicant.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the UWC community!
