University of Washington
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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:
UW has the quarter system, which has study dates that overlap with the UVic term system in a unique way. This has implications on the number of UVic units students can earn at UW:
- One UW quarter = One UVic term (Part-time only -- 4.5 UVic units)
- Three UW quarters = Two UVic terms (Part-time of 4.5 UVic units or full-time of 7.5 UVic units available)
Highlights
- The University of Washington has been recognized as the in the world and is consistently ranked among the 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.
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Special funding available: $12,000 CAD scholarship for a full year exchange (September through June).
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More information via the
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Accessibility
The University of Washington offers a wide variety of services and facilities 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 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
Course catalogue
- See the for a full list of courses.
- As not all courses will be offered every quarter, see the 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
- On-campus housing: May be available
- See the for further details.
- Off-campus housing: Available
- Check out more information via
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
- Medical insurance: Mandatory via
- Visa: Most exchange students are required to have a J-1 visa to study at UW. Students will need to submit a and other documentation once accepted into the exchange program. Students will receive an electronic copy of their DS-2019.
- Orientation program: Available for all exchange students