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CHANGE THE WORLD
Help us create a better, brighter future at the heart of one of Washington’s most inclusive universities.
Why Choose Western?STUDY ABROAD AT WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Join a university dedicated to success for all, where you will be supported to engage in your education, develop your independence and thoughtfully plan your future. Located in Bellingham, Washington, Western Washington University is a premier university in the Pacific Northwest, where students can take a leading role in research to change the world and build a brighter future.
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WELCOME THE ADVENTURE
Explore endless education opportunities while living in stunning surroundings.
LIMITLESS LEARNING
Discover your ambition, define yourself and make a difference.
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
Our programs will provide you with the solid academic and English language foundation you need to progress to your degree at Western and succeed.
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Begin your undergraduate degree studies with the Global Pathway 1 or 2 quarter International Year program. Develop your academic and English language skills, and progress ready to succeed.
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KAYO FROM TAIWAN
"I'm more independent now. My English improved, I would say. And I've become more open-minded, because I get to know more people from different backgrounds and different languages, different cultures. I just feel I've changed. Not just the degree itself, the experience, and the people I have met, the whole thing here helped my future."
KAYO FROM TAIWAN
STUDIED INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
NOW STUDYING BA BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY