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{{Infobox school<br />
| name = Mahindra United World College of India (MUWCI)<br />
| logo = UWC Mahindra College Logo.png<br />
| motto = UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future<br />
| address = Village [[Khubawali]], PO [[Paud]]<br />
| city = [[Pune, Maharashtra]]<br />
| postal_code = 412108<br />
| country = India<br />
| coordinates = {{Coord|18|32|29|N|73|35|09|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| type = [[Independent school|Independent]], [[boarding school]]<br />
| established = {{Start date and age| November 1997}}<br />
| founder = Harish Mahindra<br />
| closed = <br />
| oversight = [[United World Colleges]]<br />
| chairman = Keshub Mahindra<br />
| head = Mr. Gaurav Chopra<br />
| head_label = Head of College<br />
| faculty = 27<br />
| enrollment = 240 (boarding)<br />
| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Co-educational]]<br />
| ratio = 8:1<br />
| other_names = {{plainlist|<br />
* UWC Mahindra College<br />
* UWC Mahindra<br />
}}<br />
| national_ranking = AAAAA, 1# Boarding School in Maharashtra<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.school.careers360.com/articles/top-schools-in-maharashtra-2016|title=Top Schools in Maharashtra 2016|last=www.careers360.com|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en}}</ref><br />
| newspaper = Hill Dweller<br />
| fees = USD 39,750 for international students and INR 27,30,000 for Indian Nationals (per year, 2025-2026).<ref name="Fees & Financial Support">{{cite web |title=Fees & Financial Support |url=https://www.uwcmahindracollege.org/fees-and-financial-support/ |website=UWC Mahindra College |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref><br />
| campus_type = Rural<br />
| colors = Blue and teal<br />
| campus_size = {{Convert|175|acre|km2}}<br />
| affiliation = [[International Baccalaureate]]<br />
| website = {{URL|www.uwcmahindracollege.org}}<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Mahindra United World College of India''' ('''MUWCI''', also referred to as '''UWC Mahindra College''' or simply '''UWC Mahindra''') is a pre-university international boarding school, located {{cvt|40|km}} west of [[Pune]] in [[Maharashtra]], India. The college is a two-year programme with about 240 full-time boarders from around 70 countries, and follows the [[International Baccalaureate]] [[IB Diploma Programme|Diploma Program]] (IBDP).<br />
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It is one of the 18 [[United World Colleges]], and the only one in South Asia. The school was established in November 1997 with the support of Harish Mahindra and [[Anand Mahindra]] of the [[Mahindra Group]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
On 28 November 1997, [[Queen Noor of Jordan]] and [[Nelson Mandela]] inaugurated the UWC Mahindra College in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nelson Mandela - Speeches - Address by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the 12th International Council Meeting of the United World Colleges|url=http://www.mandela.gov.za/mandela_speeches/1995/951103_colleges.htm|access-date=2021-11-16 |website=www.mandela.gov.za}}</ref> The opening of the school was made possible by a donation of land and building infrastructure by Harish Mahindra, of the [[Mahindra Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=UWC Mahindra College |url=https://www.uwc.org/uwc-mahindra-college |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=United World Colleges}}</ref> The company and several members of the family remain involved with the college, with [[Anand Mahindra]] serving as chair of the college<ref name="UWC Mahindra People">{{cite web |title=Meet the People Behind UWC Mahindra College {{!}} Diverse Faculty, Staff & Global Students |url=https://www.uwcmahindracollege.org/people/ |access-date=13 January 2026 |ref=UWC Mahindra People}}</ref>, and the company continuing to fund student scholarships.<br />
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== Campus ==<br />
The Mahindra United World College of India is one of eighteen campuses under the [[United World Colleges|United World College]] banner. The campus was designed by architect [[Christopher Charles Benninger]], and is divided into a residential and an academic area. The design incorporates traditional elements and local building materials.<ref>Miller 2005, p. 23. (more information [http://www.library.njit.edu/archlib/lecture-series/1999-fall/benninger.html here] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050813084641/http://www.library.njit.edu/archlib/lecture-series/1999-fall/benninger.html |date=13 August 2005 }})</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010223130129/http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_45/architecture/mahindra.html Business Week/Architectural Record award]</ref> Benninger paid homage to traditional Indian architecture by incorporating elements such as [[Wada (house)|wadas]], staggered steps, and lotus ponds.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-03|title=Our Campus|url=https://uwcmahindracollege.org/about-us/our-campus/|access-date=2021-11-16|website=UWC Mahindra College {{!}} Discover your Purpose|language=en|archive-date=26 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226031030/https://uwcmahindracollege.org/about-us/our-campus/|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
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The college is located near the village of [[Paud]] in the [[Taluka Mulshi]] region of the western state of [[Maharashtra]], India. It is around {{cvt|40|km}} from the city of [[Pune]] (which, in turn, is around {{cvt|100|km}} south-east of [[Mumbai]]). The MUWCI campus is situated on a hill surrounded by rural communities and overlooking the valley of the [[Mula river, India|Mula river]] near [[Mulshi Dam]].<br />
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The residential side of campus is divided into communal clusters called "Wadas". The Wadas house between 40 and 60 students and 4-6 teachers and families. Students live in independent houses of eight students each, with communal courtyards. Teachers also serve as 'Wada parents' (house parents), providing a supportive residential and learning context.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-03 |title=Residential Life & Community Structures {{!}} UWC Mahindra College |url=https://uwcmahindracollege.org/programmes/2-year-programme/residential-life/ |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=UWC Mahindra College {{!}} Discover your Purpose |language=en}}</ref><br />
[[File:UWC Mahindra College, staircase.jpg|thumb|View of one of the staircases leading to the main academic quadrangle.]]<br />
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== Academics ==<br />
[[File:UWCMC, Towards the Academic Quad.jpg|thumb|A view of the academic area]]<br />
UWC Mahindra College offers the [[International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme]]. Students can also choose to do the UWC Mahindra College Project Based Diploma by pursuing a research project during their two years of study.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://uwcmahindracollege.org/uwc-learning/academics|title = UWC Mahindra College - Academics|access-date = 19 August 2014|website = UWC Mahindra College|publisher = UWC Mahindra College|archive-date = 24 December 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231224203900/https://uwcmahindracollege.org/uwc-learning/academics|url-status = dead}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Mahindra United World College of India 2006 meeting.JPG|thumb|College Meeting, May 2005]]<br />
The following IB subjects are available at MUWCI, though offerings may change slightly year to year:<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://uwcmahindracollege.org/uwc-learning/academics/international-baccalaureate/components-of-the-ib-diploma-programme|title = The International Baccalaureate Diploma|access-date = 19 August 2014|website = Components of the IB Diploma|publisher = Mahindra UWC of India|archive-date = 24 December 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231224203944/https://uwcmahindracollege.org/uwc-learning/academics/international-baccalaureate/components-of-the-ib-diploma-programme|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>[[IB Diploma Programme#Subject groups]]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibo.org/en/school/000969/ |title=Mahindra United World College |website=www.ibo.org}}</ref><br />
* Group 1: The Students' Best Language - English Literature (HL/SL), English Language And Literature (HL/SL), Spanish Literature (HL/SL), Hindi Literature (SL), Self-Taught Literature (SL) <br />
* Group 2: Modern Language Acquisition - English B (HL), Spanish B (HL/SL), Spanish ab initio (SL), French B (HL/SL), French ab initio (SL)<br />
* Group 3: Individuals and Societies - Psychology (HL/SL), Philosophy (HL/SL), Global Politics (HL/SL), History (HL/SL), Economics (HL/SL), Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)<br />
* Group 4: Experimental Sciences - Physics (HL/SL), Chemistry (HL/SL), Biology (HL/SL), Environmental Systems and Societies (SL), Computer Science (HL/SL). <br />
* Group 5: Mathematics - Analysis & Approaches (HL/SL), Applications & Interpretations (HL/SL)<br />
* Group 6: The Arts - Visual Arts (HL/SL), Film Studies (HL/SL), Theater (HL/SL). <br />
Apart from formal subjects, the experiential learning programme (known as ''Triveni'' at MUWCI) forms a significant part of the students' education. Triveni in [[Hindi]] means confluence of three rivers. Triveni is formed of three streams - (i) the IB CAS (Creativity, Action & Service) programme, (ii) Project & Travel Weeks (iii) a rich on-campus seminar and discussion series including This Is India, Global Affairs, guest speakers and more.<br />
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== Students ==<br />
Students in UWC Mahindra College represent many different nationalities. The Class of 2018 represented 57 countries. The inaugural class comprised 91 students from around the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-03 |title=MUWCI Story |url=https://uwcmahindracollege.org/about-us/muwci-story/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=UWC Mahindra College {{!}} Discover your Purpose |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608212646/https://uwcmahindracollege.org/about-us/muwci-story |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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== Admission ==<br />
Most students are nominated to attend UWC Mahindra College via their UWC National Committees. Indian students, residents and PIO/OCI students can apply via the United World College Committee of India. The selection process is rigorous,{{cn|date=October 2022}} with an acceptance rate of 1.5%. The application process for Indian students starts in August and are finalized by March. The candidates are shortlisted based on potential to demonstrate UWC values and academic merit. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a selection camp held at the MUWCI campus near Pune. During the camp, various activities are conducted including panel interviews, Group Discussions, Object-Presentation and various written and computer based tests. Based on the students' performance the committee nominates students to Mahindra UWC or any of the other United World Colleges.<br />
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== Administration ==<br />
The founding Head of college, David Wilkinson, moved to Pune at the inception of UWC Mahindra College in 1997, having previously been the founding head of the [[Li Po Chun United World College]] in Hong Kong. In 2009, Jonathan Long was appointed as Head of college and remained until 2011, when Pelham Lindfield Roberts joined, having previously taught at [[UWC Atlantic]] and been head of school at [[Schule Schloss Salem]], another [[Kurt Hahn]] associated school.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uwcmahindracollege.org/documents/Chairmans_message.pdf |title=A message from the Board of Governors of UWCMC |access-date=18 June 2012 |archive-date=24 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224205403/https://uwcmahindracollege.org/documents/Chairmans_message.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Soraya Sayed Hassen took on the role of Head of College in 2018,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://uwcmahindracollege.org/blog/soraya-sayed-hassen-leadership-for-a-new-era/ |title=UWCMC Blog {{!}} Soraya Sayed Hassen: Leadership for a New Era |website=uwcmahindracollege.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102012545/http://uwcmahindracollege.org/blog/soraya-sayed-hassen-leadership-for-a-new-era/ |archive-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> after Pelham Lindfield Roberts was appointed principal at UWC Changshu China. In July 2021, Dr. Dale Taylor took the role of Head of College. In July 2022, Gaurav Chopra stepped in as Interim Head of College, a role he took on a permanent basis in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-01|title=Gaurav Chopra|url=https://www.uwc.org/news/?pid=159&nid=2&storyid=285|access-date=2023-03-17|website=United World Colleges|language=en}}</ref> <br />
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== Notable alumni ==<br />
* [[Arvinn Gadgil]], '99<br />
* [[Valeria Luiselli]]<br />
* [[Malaika Vaz]], '15<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{Official website|http://uwcmahindracollege.org/}}<br />
* [http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.tcl?site_id=4279 Plans and images] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060208095328/http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.tcl?site_id=4279 |date=8 February 2006 }} at archnet.org<br />
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