Western Washington University
Employability Rate
78%
Upcoming Intake
Jan 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 24,120 USD
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Highlights
Western Washington University is a public university in Bellingham, Washington. The northernmost University in the contiguous United States, WWU was founded in 1893, but it officially became a university in 1977.
Around 150-200 international students from over 35 countries attend Western Washington University annually. Popular degree programs at WWU include Business, Management, Marketing, Related Support Services, Social Sciences and more. WWU has been ranked the first regional public University in the Pacific Northwest for years.
WWU offers several on-campus accommodation options. Various residence halls are available, such as the Birnam Wood, Edens Hall, Fairhaven Complex, Higginson Hall, and Buchanan Towers. There are shared common areas and single-to-triple occupancy rooms available within these halls. There are also various apartment complexes that typically offer a kitchen, living room and multiple bedrooms. If students require family housing options, they can find them off campus in the form of townhouses and apartments. Themed living communities such as the Rainbow Connection, the Outdoor Program House and the Substance-Free Community are all designed for students with similar interests.
Some international students choose to live off campus for more independence, but most first-year students live on campus.
Several sports facilities are available on campus, including the Viking Union Multipurpose Room, Carver Gymnasium and Robert S. Harrington Field. The Wade King Student Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a rock climbing wall, swimming pool, fitness center and more sports amenities.
The Academic Technology Center and the Computer Science and Math Learning Center contain computer labs for student use, so the University fully prepares students to achieve their maximum potential.
There are two main libraries on campus: the Wilson Library and the Music Library. Over 1.5 million volumes can be located within the main library in addition to computer labs and other resources.
Multiple dining options are proudly presented across campus to cater to different tastes.
Campuses
Bellingham in Washington is known as a student town as it is located within easy reach of the campus, and WWU attendees can find like-minded young people living within the city. The arts and music scene is always bustling with activity, and the town is within easy reach of Seattle and Vancouver if students want to expand their cultural horizons.
The wider county is full of natural landmarks students love to explore, with the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea waters often featuring on ‘must-do’ lists. The Mount Baker Theatre is a nationally recognized venue for live music and performances, and the Spark museum has internationally recognized artefacts. Many students participate in the culture crawl, whereby numerous locations are ticked off as they explore the area as part of a group.
Ranking
by QS
1401+
FAQs
Western Washington University provides a range of international scholarships to students in financial need. The International Merit Scholarship is given to international students with strong academic records and demonstrated leadership skills in their home country. The Western Washington University Foundation Scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
The Global Achievement Award is awarded to international students who have achieved fantastic leadership skills, academic results and community involvement. The INTO Western Washington University Scholarship is awarded to international students who are studying at Western Washington University through the INTO program.
