Washington State University

Overview

For more than 125 years, WSU has helped students prepare for their careers by offering highly-ranked academic programs taught by world-renowned professors in a supportive environment. That’s why nearly a quarter-million students have pursued success by earning a WSU degree.

  • 30,000+ students with 2,236 international students from 110+ countries .
  • Nationally-recognized professors .
  • $352M+ in research and development expenditures .
  • The state of Washington ranked #1 in STEM jobs (Geekwire in 2015).

Quick facts

Why This University

Courses

Direct Entry

If your student meets the academic and English language requirements for the degree program, they can apply directly to the university program.

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International Year One

International Year One allows students to begin earning credits toward their degree even if they don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.

  • International Year One in Agricultural Sciences
  • International Year One in Architecture
  • International Year One in Business
  • International Year One in Computer Science
  • International Year One in Engineering
  • International Year One in Fine Arts
  • International Year One in General
  • International Year One in Journalism/Communication
  • International Year One in Mathematics
  • International Year One in Science

Direct Entry

If your student meets the academic and English language requirements for the degree program, they can apply directly to the university program.

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Graduate Pathway

Graduate Pathway program offering the academic foundation, essential language skills and GMAT/GRE test preparation to successfully move on to master’s degrees.

  • Graduate Pathway in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
  • Graduate Pathway in Applied Economics
  • Graduate Pathway in Architecture
  • Graduate Pathway in Chemical Engineering
  • Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering
  • Graduate Pathway in Computer Science
  • Graduate Pathway in Computer Science-Thesis (Pullman – Vancouver)
  • Graduate Pathway in Crop Science
  • Graduate Pathway in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Graduate Pathway in Educational Psychology

Academic English

An intensive program offering students rapid progress in preparation for an academic degree.

  • Academic English

Top subjects

Key rankings

Student success

  • #70 Top Public School in the US (U.S. News & World Report 2019).
  • #140 Best Universities in the US (U.S. News & World Report 2019).
  • #5 Safest College in the US (National Council for Home Safety and Security).
  • Top 5 Colleges that add the most value to students’ careers (Money Magazine 2016).

Take a look at our student progression results in all programs for 2018-19:

Eligible: 100% of students who successfully completed the Pathway program and qualified for admission as degree-seeking students.
Enrolled: 95.9% of students who enrolled as degree-seeking students in their next term of degree study at their host university.

INTO North America Progression Record 2018-19, 31st of October 2019

Campus and location

1. Pullman Campus

Located in America’s Northwest region near Seattle and Spokane, the city of Pullman is home to Washington State University’s flagship campus. Pullman is a picture-perfect college town. The community is built around the university, creating a vibrant and student-centric culture.

2. Vancouver Campus

WSU Vancouver’s urban campus combines a small college feel with the resources of an internationally-respected research university, just minutes from Portland, Oregon.

3. Spokane Campus 

Located near the medical district of Washington’s second-largest city, WSU Spokane offers degree programs that focus on health science and medical education.

4. Tri-Cities Campus

WSU Tri-Cities emphasizes the “learning while doing” approach to educating students while focusing on the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math).

5. Everett Campus

WSU North Puget Sound offers bachelor’s degree completion programs through the Everett University Center. WSU’s programs in Everett focus on fields that are in high demand in nearby Seattle and in the North Puget Sound areas, such as Electrical Engineering, Hospitality Business Management and Data Analytics.

Accommodation

For students applying for direct entry to university accommodation information can be found on the university website.

Student Residences at WSU

  • Convenient locations on campus close to classrooms
  • Supportive and involved live-in staff
  • Securely locked doors on the exterior and interior of the buildings
  • Student kitchens, laundry facilities, study rooms and lounges with TVs and games
  • Free Wi-Fi

University facilities

WSU students have many resources and services available to them. The campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, 24-hour library access, career preparation, university recreation and a variety of clubs and organizations that students can join.

Scholarship

Learn how to earn

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.

Do I qualify for a scholarship?

To be considered for this opportunity, submit your application to a Pathway program, and ask us whether there is a scholarship available.

What types of scholarship are available?

This merit-based scholarship is split into two values – up to $8,000 for students achieving the lower GPA, and $16,000 for those meeting the higher GPA. The scholarship is awarded as $2,000 per year or $1,000 per academic semester (fall or spring) or $4,000 per year or $2,000 per academic semester (fall or spring). Students must submit a completed WSU application for scholarship consideration. No additional scholarship application is required. For full details, including deadlines

Maximum value

$16,000

Eligibility

  • Directly admitted first-time freshmen
  • 3.30-3.59 GPA (for consideration of $8,000 scholarship)
  • 3.60+ GPA (for consideration of $16,000 scholarship)

This merit based scholarship is split into two values – up to $6,000 for students achieving the lower GPA, and $12,000 for those meeting the higher GPA. The scholarshp is awarded as $2,000 per year or $1,000 per academic semester (fall or spring) or $4,000 per year or $2,000 per academic semester (fall or spring). Students must submit a completed WSU application for scholarship consideration. No additional scholarship application is required. For full details, including deadlines.

Maximum value

$12,000

Eligibility

  • Directly admitted transfer students
  • 3.30-3.59 GPA (for consideration of $6,000 scholarship)
  • 3.60+ GPA (for consideration of $12,000 scholarship)

Availability of regional scholarships varies. Please contact your education counselor or Enrollment Services Advisor for details.

Maximum value

$8,000

Eligibility

  • Pathway program

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