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- LocationBellingham, The United States
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Western Washington University (WWU) is a public university established in 1893, with its main campus in Bellingham, Washington, between Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. According to the university, it is the third largest public university in Washington state. It also has locations in Everett, Poulsbo, Bremerton and Port Angeles, and the Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes.
WWU has seven colleges and more than 200 undergraduate programmes, from the sciences, business and computer science to education, the arts and environmental studies; students can also design their own major. The Graduate School offers over 50 graduate degree and certificate programmes in STEM, education, the arts and humanities, and social and health sciences.
International students apply through the WWU Application or the Common App and pay the same tuition as out-of-state students. Merit scholarships for international students of up to US$10,000 per year are available, and English proficiency can be shown with TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or SAT scores. About 30% of undergraduates live in the campus residence halls, and new students receive housing priority.
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+1 360-650-3440
516 High Street, Bellingham, WA, The United States, 98225-9008
More than 200 undergraduate programmes in seven colleges:
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Engineering
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Fine and Performing Arts
- Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- College of the Environment
- Woodring College of Education
Majors include Accounting, Biology, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and East Asian Studies. Some majors offer direct admission; for others, students declare the major after arriving on campus.
The Graduate School offers over 50 graduate degree and certificate programmes in STEM, education, the arts and humanities, and social and health sciences. Examples:
- Master of Business Administration (full-time, evening part-time or weekend) and Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Environmental Science
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Master of Music
- Master in Teaching, Master of Education and Doctor of Education
- Clinical Doctorate in Audiology and Master of Social Work
Students who need a student visa apply as international students, through the WWU Application or the Common App. A complete application includes:
- The application and a US$70 non-refundable application fee
- Official secondary school credentials with certified English translations (transfer students: official records from all post-secondary institutions, with a NACES-approved course-by-course evaluation)
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Declaration of Financial Responsibility showing funds for one year
The essay and activities list are optional. IB, Cambridge International and AP credits can count for up to 45 credits.
International undergraduate applicants must demonstrate English proficiency, unless their secondary education took place in the United States, Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom or New Zealand. Accepted options:
- TOEFL iBT: 4.0 (from 21 January 2026) or 79 (before that date)
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 550
- B (3.0) or higher in two college-level English composition courses at a U.S. college
WWU offers merit-based scholarships for new and continuing international students of up to US$10,000 per year. The International Achievement Award (IAA) gives partial non-resident tuition waivers for up to four years (first-year students) or two years (transfer students); selection is based on the admission application, with no separate scholarship application, and requires a GPA of at least 3.0. The IAA is available only to students who apply with the WWU Application. International students must cover their own expenses and show proof of funds.
The residence halls on the Bellingham campus form nine residential communities in three neighbourhoods (North Campus, The Ridge and South Campus), all within walking distance. About 30% of undergraduates live on campus; new students receive housing priority and returning students are housed as space allows. Identity-centred communities include IndigiLivin, La Comunidad, Pamoja, Pride and Honors Housing. The university also offers off-campus housing listings and renting resources.