Western Washington University

WWU is a public university and is the third largest American university. It is among the top 5% of higher education institutions in the United States and ranks second in the region.

Western Washington University is a public university founded in 1893. Today it is one of the top higher educational institutions not only in the region, but also in the USA.

WWU's primary goal is to inspire students to have a broad knowledge of the world and prepare them for the process by developing critical thinking and helping to develop ways to address the most complex issues of the present and future.

1. The university has more than 16,000 students, of whom 87% are students from Washington State, 12% are residents of other states, and 1% are international students.
2. WWU has created a friendly atmosphere for representatives of all social groups. In particular, 57.5% of the students at this university in the United States are women. There is no discrimination based on skin colour, with around 27% of students being black.
3. The university annually occupies leading positions in regional and American rankings. According to U.S. News 2021, it ranks 18th among higher education institutions in the western region of the United States and 5th among public universities in the western region.
4. More than 175 academic bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs are available to students. Almost 100% of classes are conducted by highly qualified teachers, not graduate students. More than 70% of university teachers have the highest scientific degree in their field.
5. The faculty-to-student ratio is 18:1. On average, there are about 25-27 students in one group.
6. The university retention rate reaches 82%, and the graduation rate is 63%.
7. There are over 250 student and interest clubs operating on the territory of the university.
8. WWU is a member of the prestigious American organizations American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

This university in the USA traditionally included in the following ratings:

• Top Public Schools - 5th place.
• Best Colleges for Veterans - 11th.
• Regional Universities West - 18th place.
• Best Value Schools - 41.
• Top Performers on Social Mobility - 99th place.
• Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs - 192nd place.

Western Washington University is a campus university located in the small and quiet town of Bellingham (northwest Washington). The spacious well-kept area covers about 90 hectares.

Bellingham is located in close proximity to the Canadian border on the coast of the bay of the same name, which belongs to the Pacific basin.. The distance from the city to Vancouver is 88 km, and to Seattle - 144 km. Also a few hours away from Bellingham is the world-famous Mount Baker ski resort.

Thanks to such a good location university of Bellingham particular attention is paid to popularizing a healthy lifestyle and sports activities among students. This is one of the main activities of the Center for Emotional and Physical Support, operating on campus. It employs qualified family doctors and nurses to help students maintain optimal levels of health and physical activity.

WWU is active in research and development activities in many areas of current relevance. Teachers and students are involved in the following areas:

• Energy efficiency. The university team won a two-year grant from the famous American charitable organization Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in the amount of $309,000. It is designed to conduct research to determine the extent to which energy efficiency affects the cost of local housing.
• Aerospace technologies. University of Bellingham received several grants from Washington's Joint Center for Aerospace Innovation, totaling more than $160,000. Thanks to them, it will be possible to finance projects that will solve problematic problems in the aerospace industry.
• Industrial design. WWU has established partnerships with top industry representatives, including Microsoft and Glosten Associates. One of the students' latest major successes was the development and sale of the first completely transparent solar window. The invention became the undisputed leader in a competition held by the US Environmental Protection Agency, and its creators received a reward of $75,000.
• Vehicles. Representatives of the WWU Vehicle Research Institute won a grant and participated in a unique competition from the US Environmental Protection Agency aimed at finding developments for a sustainable future. The university's students were the only collegiate team to reach the final of the $10,000,000 Progressive Automotive X Prize.

The structure of the university in the United States includes seven colleges offering more than 175 academic bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.

College of Business and Economics. The college prepares students to manage organizations of varying levels of complexity - from local companies to large international enterprises. In addition to gaining knowledge in the chosen areas, all students study in depth control and computing information systems.

College undergraduate programs include

• Accounting.
• Business administration.
• Business and sustainability.
• Economics.
• Production and supply chain management.

The college's master's programs are

• Business administration.
• Professional accounting.

The main task of the college is to create a comfortable educational environment for the successful study of fine and performing arts and design. Its material and technical base includes modern classrooms, art studios, design laboratories, galleries, concert venues and full-fledged halls.

The college invites students to study:

• Art and art history.
• Design.
• Music.
• Theater and dance.

The main task of the college is to create a comfortable educational environment for the successful study of fine and performing arts and design. Its material and technical base includes modern classrooms, art studios, design laboratories, galleries, concert venues and full-fledged halls.

The college invites students to study:

• Art and art history.
• Design.
• Music.
• Theater and dance.

As one of the largest divisions in the western region, the college includes two divisions - Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences. During their studies, students develop innovative solutions, adopt different worldviews, consider the ethical consequences of their actions and learn to communicate effectively and environmentally in their professional, social, and personal lives.

The college's 14 faculties offer more than 40 undergraduate and 10 master's academic programs in a variety of areas, including

• Communication studies.
• English.
• Global Humanities and Religions.
• History.
• Journalism.
• Modern and classical languages.
• Philosophy.
• Anthropology.
• Political science and others.
• Interdisciplinary programs in oriental and gender studies are also available to students.

The educational programs of this college are aimed at stimulating the intellectual curiosity of students, developing critical thinking, and the ability to apply various scientific methods. It has seven academic departments:

• Biology.
• Chemistry.
• Informatics.
• Engineering technologies.
• Geology.
• Mathematics.
• Physics and astronomy.

The college also hosts the Western Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Program (SMATE) and the Center for Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMSEC).

The main mission of the college of interdisciplinary studies is to enable students to take serious responsibility for the structure and content of their own education. Students will have to independently develop their educational programs and master writing and research, critical thinking, creative self-expression, and independent judgment.

The main attributes of the college are

• Interdisciplinary research.
• Student-developed studies and evaluation of learning.
• Studying issues arising in different societies.
• Developing leadership skills and social responsibility.
• Innovation in the teaching and evaluation fields.

The WWU Graduate School is established to help undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty, protect their interests, and create favorable conditions for obtaining scientific degrees:

• Master of Arts (MA).
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
• Master of Science (MS).
• Master of Education (MEd).
• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Master of Music (MMus).
• Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc).
• Master of Teaching (MIT).
• Doctors of Audiology (AuD).
• Doctor of Education (EdD).

One of the country's oldest environmental colleges is a recognized leader in the training of environmental professionals, stewards and environmentalists.

Students study:

• Zoology.
• Oceanography.
• Engineering.
• Geology.
• Population biology.
• Disaster Resilience and Other Disciplines.

During their studies, students live in comfortable modern residences on the university campus. The rooms have the necessary furniture, digital television, and free Wi-Fi. Students can use the services of university computer classes and laundries.

Extracurricular student life is intense and includes classes in hobby groups, sports sections, master classes and lectures, and cultural events.

WWU is recognized nationally as a university providing high-quality education at an affordable price. Tuition fees for international students range from $23,463 per year. Additionally, applicants should consider expenses for:

• General university fees.
• Housing and food.
• Books and supplies.
• Transport.
• Emergency health insurance.

Students who demonstrate high academic achievement may qualify for scholarships. Their size ranges from $2000 to $7890 and depends on the educational program and grades:

• Under International Year Pathway, scholarships range from $2,630 to $7,890. In particular, students receive at least $2,630 for a quarter. The final amount is determined by the total number of students undergoing the training program. Before direct admission to undergraduate education, students receive $5,000 per year ($1,667 per quarter).

• Undergrading Direct Admission involves scholarships in the range of $2,000-$6,000. The decisive value in determining the sum is the value of the average score (GPA). With a GPA of 3.0, students can expect a scholarship of $2,000, with a GPA of 4.0 and 5.0 - $4,000 and $6,000, respectively.