International
WWU Welcomes You
Study and Work in the U.S.
International students come to Western Washington University for an immersive U.S. college experience, a pathway to professional success, and to connect with Bellingham and the greater Puget Sound’s welcoming and supportive communities.
Western is a nationally recognized, dynamic, innovative, and challenging public university. For decades, the U.S. News and World Report has ranked Western the #1 regional public university in the Pacific Northwest.
Apply to Western
If you require a VISA to study in the U.S., Western offers several options to apply. Reach out to an international advisor to discuss which option is the best for you.
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Scholarships for International Students
Need help paying for your education in the United States? Western Washington University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships for new and continuing international students, up to $10,000 per year.
Selection for our international students scholarships is based on information in the application for admission, including your essay, secondary school transcripts, cumulative GPA, evidence of English proficiency, and submission of the application by the priority deadline
Transfer to Western from a U.S. Community College
Western partners with several Washington State community colleges to provide a clear path for international students who wish to earn a Bachelor’s.
Explore Bellingham
Within an hour drive of two international cities, Bellingham is the perfect place to study and network.
Resources for Current Students, Exchange Students, Scholars, and Visiting Faculty and Staff
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Western welcomes international students from more than 35 countries, and supports students and scholars who journey from around the world to study, work and research at Western and in the U.S. Western’s ISSS works to promote cross-cultural exchange throughout the university, and invites all members of the Western and Bellingham communities with an interest in global issues and identities to get involved.
Office of Global Engagement (GEO)
GEO engages Western’s communities to think and act globally in an increasingly interconnected world. GEO provides and supports internationally-focused educational experiences that prepare students to be global citizens, and faculty and staff who are engaged inter-culturally. GEO is home to Western’s Education Abroad and celebrates partnerships with institutions in more than 20 countries.
