Making the decision to study abroad in the United States will open doors to experiences and opportunities that will last a lifetime. Here’s our look into one of the most exciting and unique cities in the country—Seattle, Washington.
Bellevue College
International Education
Fast Facts
- School Size
Large
- Tuition
$10,000 — $15,000 Year
- Affiliation
Public
- Type of School
College
- Student Body Gender
Co-ed
- Religious Affiliation
No Affiliation
- Scholarships for International Students
Yes
- Conditional Admission Available
Yes
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Top Programs
Computer Science, Interior Design, University Transfer
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Setting
Suburban
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Type of Housing
Residence Hall, Homestay, Apartment
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Test Scores
IELTS: Band 6+, TOEFL: 61+, Duolingo: 90+
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The Bellevue College Advantage
Established in 1966, Bellevue College is a top-ranking, fully-accredited college offering two-year associate and four-year bachelor’s degrees, as well as professional certificates, intensive English program (ESL), and International High School Completion program. Bellevue College is the largest 2-years college in Washington State and the home of 29,000+ students with about 1,000 international students from over 60 countries each year. Students choose Bellevue College for its desirable location, high-quality education, small classes, dedicated faculty and rich student resources and services.
Academic Excellence
Bellevue College is recognized nationally and internationally for its academic excellence. Each year, Bellevue College is proud to transfer more students to the University of Washington and Washington State University than any other school in the state of Washington. In addition, our international students have transferred to top universities throughout the U.S. including Cornell, NYU, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Berkeley, UCLA and many others. Bellevue College is also ranked 17 out of the Top 40 Associate Colleges Hosting International Students in the 2019 Open Doors report.
The Bellevue Location
Bellevue College is located in beautiful Bellevue, Washington and is close to Seattle and surrounded by the Puget Sound, a number of lakes, and a rich environment. It is just 20 minutes from the Sea-Tac international airport and offers a quick 15-minute drive to downtown Seattle. The college is surrounded by some of the largest, most recognizable companies in the world. Expedia and T-Mobile are just west of campus and Microsoft is to the North. All are within a 10-minute drive from Bellevue College. Surrounded by 100 acres of evergreen trees, Bellevue College campus is a beautiful, safe, and modern place to study.
Programs of Study
Bellevue College has a full-range of options to help meet your education and personal goals:
- University Transfer Associate's degree
- Professional and Technical Associate's degree and Certificates
- 12 Bachelor’s degrees (selective admissions)
- Baccalaureate Certificates (selective admissions)
- International High School Completion Program
- International Business Professions Program
- Bridge Pathway
- Intensive English/University Preparation (ESL) – Academic English track
- Learning English in Action Program (LEAP) – Communicative English track
Popular pre-majors include accounting, business administration, computer science, engineering, healthcare, nursing, technology, interior design, and many more.
International Education Department
Conveniently located in brand-new Student Success Center building, the International Education (IE) Department provides one-stop support services to optimize the international students’ overall experiences at Bellevue College. Full services start from recruitment, admissions, advising, extracurricular activities and post-graduation. Our experienced international student advisors help students with immigration and academic advising to develop a personalized transfer plan that includes general education classes and introductory classes for their major.
Services and Resources
- On-campus apartment style housing
- Bellevue College Foundation Scholarships
- Paid on-campus employment opportunities
- Free academic tutoring services in various subjects
- Academic Advising Center
- Counseling Center
- Over 30 computer labs across multiple campuses
- 24x7 on campus Public Safety
- NWAC Athletics include Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Tennis
- Media library, bookstore, and much more
Rich College Life Outside The Classroom
Bellevue College opened its first on-campus apartment style residential community in September 2018. The community houses 400 students. Experienced housing leadership team not only supports the operations but also develops and facilitates a wide range of student success initiatives to support students’ overall experience.
Bellevue College has over 80 student clubs, including the popular International Student Association, which is dedicated to helping international students become integrated to campus life. Sports opportunities are available at Bellevue College through recreational activities, open gym, and 10 varsity teams. Bellevue College also offers several music, dance, and theatrical productions for students to enjoy.
International students can also participate in many quarterly cultural/seasonal activities such Snow Tubing, hiking, Tulip Festival with a minimal fee organized and accompanied by the OIE staff and Global Leaders.
Courses Offered
For complete list of programs of study, please go to https://catalog.bellevuecollege.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=292
When to Apply
International students can enter our programs four times each year: in fall, winter, spring or summer. To apply and to learn about specific requirement for your selected program, visit us at www.bellevuecollege.edu/international/.
International Education
International Education
International Education
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue WA 98007-6484
P: 425.564.3185
International Education
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue WA 98007-6484
P: 425.564.3185
- Accounting
- Art History
- Arts and Design
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Bridge Programs
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Composition
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English Language (ESL)
- English Literature
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- General Management
- Geography
- Geological Sciences
- Global & Area Studies
- Health and Wellness
- High School Completion
- History
- Human Biology
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- Internships
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts
- Literature in English
- Marketing
- Marketing and Communications
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Predental
- Premedical
- Prenursing
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Science
- Sociology
- Summer Intensive English
- Technology/Computers
- University Transfer
- Video and Audio Production
- Accounting
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Business Analytics
- Computer Science
- Health and Wellness
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Marketing
- Nursing
- Accounting
- Education
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Arts and Humanities
- Bridge Programs
- Intensive English as a Second Language
- Summer Intensive English
- English Language (ESL)
- Summer Intensive English
- High School Completion
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