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International programs & student supports

University of Washington

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Website: http://www.washington.edu/  (see info for exchange students)
Instagram: @uofwa

Language of instruction: English
GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0
Terms: Autumn quarter (September – December) // Winter quarter (January – March); // Spring quarter (March – June)

Study Options:
  • One quarter (Autumn or Winter) -- part-time (4.5 UVic units/term)
  • Three quarters (A/W/S) -- full-time (7.5 UVic units/term x2) or part-time (4.5 UVic units/term x2)

Highlights

  • The University of Washington has been recognized as the #1 most innovative public university in the world and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.
  • There is so much to do in Washington State while on your exchange: hiking, attending a sporting event, exploring downtown Seattle, taking a road trip, or visiting a national park!
  • UW has been home to 7 Nobel Prize winners; 17 MacArthur Fellows; 189 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; and 193 fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Accessibility

The University of Washington offers a wide variety of services and facilities for students. Disability Resources for Students is dedicated to ensuring access and inclusion for all students. You can learn more on resources available on their site and on other student resources at the Admitted Students page.

Area of study

  • Exchange students are admitted to the College of Arts & Sciences. The College is divided into four academic divisions: Art, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. Subject areas include:
    • Cultural and Ethnic Studies
    • Environmental Studies
    • Health and Human Science
    • Liberal Arts
    • Science
    • Technology

See the Course Catalog for a full list of courses. As not all courses will be offered every quarter, see the Time Schedule for a list of offered courses in a given quarter.

Exchange credit history

See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from University of Washington. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.

Housing

Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival

Medical insurance
  • Mandatory via UW International Student Health Insurance Plan (IHSIP)
  • Visa: Most exchange students are required to have a J-1 visa to study at UW. Students will need to submit a proof of finances and other documentation once accepted into the exchange program. Students will receive an electronic copy of their DS-2019. 
  • Orientation program: Available for exchange students

How to apply

Learn how to apply or sign up to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!