UWC Dilijan Students Receive Outstanding University Offers from the World’s Leading Institutions

Students graduating from UWC Dilijan have once again secured places at some of the world’s most prestigious universities, reflecting both their exceptional academic achievements and the school’s commitment to developing globally minded young leaders.

This year’s graduating class has received offers from an extraordinary range of universities across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The list includes some of the most selective and internationally respected institutions, among them Yale University, Princeton University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, Oxford University, University College London, McGill University, the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, Sciences Po, New York University Abu Dhabi, ESADE Business School, and the University of Hong Kong, among many others.

The breadth of offers reflects not only academic excellence but also the diverse interests and aspirations of UWC Dilijan students, who pursue fields ranging from engineering, medicine and the natural sciences to economics, international relations, public policy, the humanities and the arts.

The offers span leading institutions in:

• United States: including Yale, Princeton, Brown, Dartmouth, the University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, Duke, Northwestern, the University of Chicago, Amherst, Barnard, Tufts, Boston University, Purdue, Middlebury, Carleton, Macalester and many more.
• United Kingdom: Oxford, University College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the University of Warwick and the University of Exeter.
• Canada: McGill University, the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, McMaster University and the University of Waterloo.
• The Netherlands: Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam and the University of Groningen.
• China and Hong Kong: Duke Kunshan University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong.
• France: Sciences Po.
• United Arab Emirates: New York University Abu Dhabi.
• Spain: ESADE Business School.
• Germany: Bard College Berlin.
• Austria: Central European University.

These achievements are particularly noteworthy given the unique nature of the UWC Dilijan community. Students arrive from more than 80 countries, representing a wide range of educational systems, cultures and languages. They undertake the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme while living, learning and leading together in a residential international community. Successfully completing the programme itself is a significant accomplishment; earning offers from many of the world’s most competitive universities is a testament to the determination, resilience and intellectual curiosity of the Class of 2026.

Head of UWC Dilijan Adam Armanski said:

“We are immensely proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished. These university offers recognise not only their academic ability but also their compassion, leadership and commitment to making a positive difference in the world. They leave UWC Dilijan exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education and, more importantly, for lives of purpose and service.”

More than academic success alone, these university destinations reflect the values that define a UWC education. Through classroom learning, creativity, service, leadership, outdoor education and intercultural living, UWC Dilijan students develop the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

As members of a community where over 80% of students receive full or partial scholarships and where no nationality makes up more than ten percent of the student body, graduates carry forward an experience unlike any other—one founded on the belief that education can unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

The entire UWC Dilijan community congratulates the Class of 2026 and wishes them every success as they begin the next chapter of their journeys.

UWC Dilijan is the first international boarding school of the UWC education model in the region. The school opened in 2014 in the Armenian town of Dilijan and currently has 220 students from 80 countries and 84 staff members from 16 countries. UWC Dilijan is part of the UWC movement, which comprises 18 international schools and colleges as well as national committees in almost 160 countries.

UWC Dilijan was initiated and masterminded by impact investors and entrepreneurs Ruben Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend with the support of other Founding Patrons. Its admissions policy is in accordance with the UWC movement. Students are accepted through a selection process and enrolled regardless of socio-economic background, on the basis of demonstrated need. Over 88% of students receive full or partial scholarships.

The UWC Dilijan academic programme – The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) – is an assessed programme for students aged 16 to 18. UWC Dilijan has over 1,000 alumni around the world.