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.
University of Washington Bothell








Fast Facts
- School Size
Medium
- Tuition
$30,000—$35,000 Quarter
- Affiliation
Public
- Type of School
University
- Student Body Gender
Co-ed
- Religious Affiliation
No Affiliation
- Scholarships for International Students
No
- Conditional Admission Available
Yes
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Top Programs
Business, Computer Science, Engineering
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Setting
City, Suburban
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Accreditation and Certification
WASC , AACSB, ABET
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Type of Housing
Apartment
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Test Scores
TOEFL: 70+ , IELTS: Band 6+, SAT Eng: 450+, ACT Eng: 19+
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About UW Bothell:
UW Bothell is part of the internationally ranked University of Washington system. UW Bothell graduates earn the prestigious University of Washington diploma and pursue challenging academic studies in a welcoming environment. UW Bothell offers the best of both worlds: the benefit of a mid-sized school with access to all the rigor, resources, and benefits of a large research university.
Student-Centered Education:
UW Bothell’s educational approach is highly interdisciplinary and personalized. The mid-sized campus allows students to take full advantage of resources and work closely with faculty. There are extensive student support services including the Career Center, Quantitative Skills Center, International Student Services, and Writing Center.
- Small Class Sizes: Average 30 Students
- Personal attention from faculty and staff
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Free tutoring in the Quantitative Skills Center and Writing Center
Career and Research Opportunities:
Students have access to mentorships, undergraduate research opportunities, and internships. UW Bothell’s Career Center helps students find internships and jobs; network with alumni and community partners; and review CVs and cover letters.
Undergraduate students regularly participate in faculty research. The office of Undergraduate Research helps students find grants and scholarships to support their own projects.
- Career Center
- CV and cover letter workshops and reviews
- Alumni Networking
- Research Collaboration with Faculty
- Internships and Classroom Collaboration with Local Companies (Boeing, Microsoft, Expedia, Starbucks, Nordstrom, etc.)
- Entrepreneurship Support and Funding
Undergraduate Degrees:
- Interdisciplinary
- American and Ethnic Studies
- Community Psychology
- Culture, Literature & the Arts
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies
- Global Studies
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Law, Economics & Public Policy
- Media and Communication
- Science, Technology & Society
- Society, Ethics & Human Behavior
- Science, Math, and Health
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth System Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Health Studies
- Nursing
- Mathematical Thinking and Visualization
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Computers
- Applied Computing
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & Software Engineering
- Interactive Media Design
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General Business
- International Business
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Retail Management
- Technology & Innovation Management
- Post-Baccalaureate
- K-8 Teacher Certification
Graduate Degrees:
- Accounting (MS)
- Computer Science & Software Engineering (MS)
- Creative Writing and Poetics (MFA)
- Cultural Studies (MA)
- Cyber Security Engineering (MS)
- Education (MEd)
- Education Leadership Development for Educators (LEDE)
- Electrical Engineering (MS)
- Leadership MBA (LMBA)
- Nursing (MN)
- Policy Studies (MA)
- Special Education Leadership (ECSEL)
- Technology MBA (TMBA)
The Pacific Northwest: A Great Place to Live and Study!
Nestled between the Seattle-metropolis and the Cascade Mountains, UW Bothell students enjoy the benefits of a large city and access to the Pacific Northwest’s natural playground. People come from around the world to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Bothell is a city of 34,000 residents and provides a safe environment for you to succeed in your studies.
UW Bothell is located just 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of Seattle, Washington, a large metropolitan city on the west coast of the USA. Seattle is a center for medical research, global health, software companies, and biotechnology. Seattle is home to many global companies such as Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Philips Medical, and Starbucks. UW Bothell graduates are increasingly sought after by these leading corporations! The Seattle region offers a unique northwest culture, vibrant arts scene, amazing career development opportunities, and a diverse population just waiting for you to explore!
UW Bothell Student Life and Campus Housing!
Students receive rigorous academic training and also enjoy a vibrant student life. Student housing at UW Bothell offers all the conveniences of apartment style living coupled with residence life programming, a vibrant community of learners, and a safe environment to facilitate student success. UW Bothell students are active in more than 90 clubs, student-produced publications, student government, intramural sports, and community service projects.
In the News
International student awarded Presidents Medal
- Accounting
- Applied Mathematics
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Business Information Systems
- Business Research
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- Finance
- General Management
- Global & Area Studies
- Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities
- Graphics/Multimedia & Web Design
- Health and Wellness
- History
- Human Biology
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Literature in English
- Marketing
- Marketing and Communications
- Marketing Research
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media and Information Studies
- Natural Science
- Nursing
- Physics
- Plant Biology
- Political Science
- Prenursing
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Science
- Social Relations and Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- STEM
- Supply Chain Management
- Technology/Computers
- Telecommunication and Media
- Video Game Design
- Women's and Gender Studies
- World Politics (BA)
- Accounting
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Cyber Security
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- MBA
- Nursing
- Public Policy
- Technology/Computers
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