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In 1997, UWC Mahindra College (MUWCI) was established as a vibrant college located on the hilltops of rural Maharashtra in Pune, India. The College is known for its curricular innovation and community engagement. MUWCI pioneered the International Baccalaureate’s (IB) World Studies Extended essay and Film Studies programme, while also housing the Akshara Foundation, fostering local impact and offering students opportunities for project-based and service learning.
Three Unique Features
- Curricular richness: Recognised for its curricular innovation, MUWCI has contributed to the global International Baccalaureate curriculum, with several programmes conceived here. Recently, MUWCI introduced its MUWCI Core, encompassing four pillars of learning – social and emotional, outdoor and ecological, place-based and contextual and political. The College also provides real-world experiences through the Project-Based Certificate.
- Student-led initiatives: Students actively participate in campus decision-making processes, including resource management initiatives on campus and neighbouring villages. Their involvement also leads to enduring traditions like the Community Fund and the annual Theatre Season, where students direct and perform plays around campus throughout a two-week period in February.
- Indian context: At MUWCI, not only do students enjoy a diverse classroom with peers from over 60 countries, but also through influences from the surrounding valley’s linguistic and cultural richness. Courses like ‘This is India’ and ‘Global Affairs’ provide important contexts and rare opportunities to engage with the community, while Project Week and Experience India Week offer brief immersive experiences across the country.