
Western Washington University - International Year
About
Western Washington University provides international students with the opportunity to study on a beautiful campus located in Bellingham, Washington. Located just 50 miles from Vancouver and 90 miles from Seattle, the campus provides an ideal location and offers over 175 academic programs.
At the International Study Center, international students complete year 1 of university in a supportive environment with expert staff who will help prepare students for success as a student at Western Washington University.
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Programs
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Art
- Art History, BA
- Art Studio, BA, BFA
Dance, BA, BFA
Design, BA, BFA
Music, BA, BMus
- Music Composition, BMus
- Music Education, P-12, BMus
- Music History and Literature, BMus
- Music Performance, BMusA
Theatre, BA
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Accounting, BA
Business Administration
- Business and Sustainability, BA
- Business and Sustainability - Energy Studies, BA
- Finance, BA
- International Business, BA
- Management, BA
- Management Information Systems, BA
- Marketing, BA
- Operations Management, BA
Economics, BA
- Economics/Accounting, BA
- Economics/Environmental Studies, BA
- Economics/Mathematics, BA
- Economics/Political Science, BA
- Economics/Social Studies, BA
- Financial Economics, BA
- Politics/Philosophy/ Economics, BA
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, BS
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Computer Science, BS
- Computer and Information Systems Security, BS
Engineering & Design
- Electrical Engineering – Electronics, BS
- Electrical Engineering – Energy, BS
- Industrial Design, BS
- Industrial Technology – Vehicle Design, BS
- Manufacturing Engineering, BS
- Plastics and Composites Engineering, BS
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Environmental Science, BS
- Freshwater Ecology, BS
- Marine Ecology, BS
- Terrestrial Ecology, BS
- Toxicology, BS
Environmental Studies, BA
- Environmental Education, BA
- Environmental Policy, BA
- Geography, BA
- Geography/Social Studies, BA
- Urban Planning and Sustainable Development, BA
Student/Faculty Designed, BA, BS
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Anthropology, BA
Anthropology/Biology, BA
Anthropology/Social Studies, BA
Archaeology, BA
Anthropology/Archaeology, BA
Behavioral Neuroscience, BS
Biocultural Anthropology, BA
Chinese Language and Culture, BA
Communication Sciences and Disorders, BA
Communication Studies, BA
Community Health, BS
East Asian Studies, BA
English
- Creative Writing, BA
- Literature, BA
French, BA
German, BA
History
- History, BA
- History/Social Studies, BA
Humanities
- History of Culture, BA
- Religion and Culture, BA
Japanese, BA
Journalism
- Environmental Studies/Journalism, BA
- News/Editorial, BA
- Public Relations, BA
- Visual Journalism, BA
Kinesiology
- Health and Fitness Specialist, BS
- Movement Studies, BS
- Pre-Health Care Professions, BS
- Pre-Physical Therapy, BS
Linguistics, BA
Multidisciplinary Studies, BA
Philosophy, BA
Physical Education & Health P-12, BAE
Political Science, BA
- Political Science/Social Studies, BA
Psychology, BS
Recreation, BA
Sociology, BA, BS
Sociology/Social Studies, BA
Spanish, BA
Student/Faculty Designed, BA, BS
Fairhaven Interdisciplinary Concentration, BA, BAE
Law, Diversity and Justice Concentration, BA
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Elementary Education Professional Program
Exceptionality & Disability, BAE
Human Services, BA
Language, Literacy and Cultural Studies, BAE
Nursing (RN-to-BSN), BSN
Secondary Education Professional Program
Special Education, BAE
American Cultural Studies, BA
Canadian-American Studies, BA
Energy Policy and Management, BA
International Studies
Leadership Studies
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Biology, BA, BS
- Biology/Anthropology, BS
- Biology/Mathematics, BS
- Biology – Secondary Teaching, BS
- Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, BS
- Marine Biology, BS
- Molecular and Cell Biology, BS
Chemistry, BA, BS
- Biochemistry, BS
After successfully completing the International Year, students can continue their degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors:
Geology, BA, BS
- Geophysics, BS
Mathematics, BA, BS
- Applied Mathematics, BS
- Mathematics/Computer Science, BS
- Statistics, BS
Physics and Astronomy
- Physics, BS
Science Education, BAE
Tuition & Cost
The costs listed below are an estimate based on what most students pay. The final price for tuition, housing and other expenses will vary based on program, English level, housing selection and other factors. For more exact pricing, please contact our advisors.Required Documents
Below are the minimum documents required for our admissions team to conduct a review of your application to this institution. Additional documents may be required for specific programs or for the institution to issue you an unconditional letter of admission. Please contact an advisor for more information.
Passport Copy
English Test Result
Personal Statement
School Transcript