ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted to study at Western Washington University, you will need to meet specific admission requirements. These are comprised of academic requirements, as well as meeting a minimum level of English language proficiency.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR
The International Year program will support you while you begin earning credits for your undergraduate degree at Western. Entry is available for the Winter 2025 Quarter only.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
You will need a minimum TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson Versant score*. The length of your International Year program depends on your level of English language proficiency.
Program Length | TOEFL | IELTS | Pearson PTE | Duolingo |
2-Quarter | 50 overall | 5.0 overall | 42 | 75 |
1-Quarter | 60 overall | 5.5 overall | 45 | 85 |
APPLY DIRECTLY
You may be eligible to apply for direct admission to a wide variety of undergraduate degrees or to the graduate MBA or Computer Science programs at Western. You must meet the standard international entry requirements, including evidence of English proficiency (minimum TOEFL or IELTS score if applicable) and a personal statement regarding academic and professional goals.
Western also accepts transfer credit from any combination of regionally accredited institutions in the USA and Ministry of Education recognized post-secondary institutions. Inquire now to find out more.
DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate
TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | Pearson (PTE) | Duolingo | GPA |
79 overall | 6.5 overall | 62 | 105 | Undergraduate: 2.5 |
Graduate
Computer Science
TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson (PTE) | IELTS | Duolingo | GPA |
79 overall | 62 | 6.5 overall | Not Accepted | 2.75 |
MBA
TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | Pearson (PTE) | Duolingo | GPA |
79 overall | 6.5 overall | 62 | 115 | 3.0 |