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 LengthTOEFLIELTSPearson PTEDuolingo
2-Quarter50 overall5.0 overall4275
1-Quarter60 overall5.5 overall4585


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)IELTSPearson (PTE)DuolingoGPA
79 overall6.5 overall62105Undergraduate: 2.5

Graduate

Computer Science

TOEFL (iBT)Pearson (PTE)IELTSDuolingoGPA
79 overall626.5 overallNot Accepted2.75

MBA

TOEFL (iBT)IELTSPearson (PTE)DuolingoGPA
79 overall6.5 overall621153.0