International Viewbook 2022

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

CHALLENGING ACADEMICS

ENGAGING PROFESSORS

MORALS AND VALUES

NU is accredited at the highest institutional level.

Our classes are not easy, but excellence never is. Our commitment to excellence means that we maintain a very high standard for our faculty members and classrooms. At Northwest, we keep class sizes small.

Our expert professors will engage your intellect and challenge you with new ideas. Their doors are open.

Their hearts are open. And they’ll become an inspiring and significant part of your university experience.

We set a high standard for our educators. The professors we hire are highly trained experts who enjoy spending time with students. At some colleges, classes are so big that you can’t talk to your professor. At NU, classes are small so you’ll have the opportunity to get to know professors that have years of experience in the industry you’re hoping to work in some day.

Northwest University is a Christian institution built on the values, morals, and ethics of Jesus Christ. It is NU’s mission to provide its students with the moral foundation necessary to engage with the world honorably and professionally.

I’m currently a freshman at Northwest University. I’ve only been here for a month, but I LOVE IT! NU is such a wonderful and welcoming community; I enjoy every day I get to spend on this campus. It has always been a dream of mine to study in the U.S., and I’m really glad Northwest University gave me the chance to achieve my dreams.

YAS M I N E A M E IO UD, F R E S H M A N , H I S T O R Y A N D POLITICAL SCIENCE, MOROCCO

I was an exchange student at NU in Spring 2019. I looked forward to the American culture but was also worried if I would adjust to the environment well. I was able to learn and understand different cultures through the friends I met at NU. I was also able to make meaningful memories during my time at NU. Although it was only for one semester, NU gave me an unforgettable experience and time because I was able to look back at the life that I have lived and rethink about who I am.

S UYEON K IM, E X C H A N G E S T U D E N T G A C H E O N U N I V E R S I T Y, S O U T H KO R E A

Coming to NU was very, very shocking because I was used to a big school and having 400 students in my classes. At the University of Washington, I would go to a class, meet random people, and get so much information without feeling like it was my place or my community. I am thankful I got my MBA at NU because the smaller a school is, the more you get to know your peers. I made some good friends in my MBA cohort.

G RAC I A ZI TA W IDJA JA , M B A , D O C TO R A L C A N D I DAT E INDONESIA

I always say, “People make the value of any place.” I have no doubt and no regrets but rather gratefulness for the community at Northwest University which is so diverse and rich of the most amazing staff that is willing to take the extra steps to adulthood with you. The friends and classmates are some of the best people that have shown me what love really means. I cannot forget to mention the wonderful neighborhood. I have enjoyed Northwest University a lot, and I hope to see you again.

BENJAMIN MUK U MBYA, SENIOR, BIOLOGY MAJOR, PRE-MED K AT W E , U G A N DA

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WE LC OM I NG CO M M UN IT Y Something happens when you leave home for the first time and move into one of our residence halls. You might enter with a little trepidation, but not for long. You study together. You play together. You pray together.

And—before you know it—you begin to realize something: This isn’t just a university. This is your home.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Student Government Residence Life Student Magazine Drama Productions Intramural Sports Campus Ministries Worship Teams Symphony Orchestra Northwest Choralons Bible Studies Varsity Sports Eagle Fitness Center

O UTSTA N DIN G ATHL ETICS Northwest University competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Our varsity sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, and cross-country. Our women’s soccer team has won league championships. As proud as we are of accomplishments like this, we’re even more proud of our athletes themselves. They are champions of character who have been recognized by the NAIA as Athletes of the Year for their sportsmanship and talent.

SPORTS AT NU Men’s and Women’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Basketball Women’s Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Women’s Softball

Talent Shows Adventure Recreation Life Groups Improv Jazz Ensemble Local Outreach International Missions Student Activities Student Senate Eagle Spirit Debate Clubs and Organizations

S R O MAJ We offer over 70 academic programs, each one designed to uniquely prepare you for your chosen field. For a complete list of majors, minors, and concentrations, visit northwestu.edu/programs.

BUSINESS DEGREES

EDUCATION DEGREES

MUSIC DEGREES

Accounting Business Administration Finance* Management Marketing • Digital Marketing • General Marketing • Professional Sales*

Educational Studies • Community Planning • Elementary Education • Instructional Design • International Education Elementary Education* Secondary Education*

Music Music Industry Business Music Production • Producer • Recording Arts Technology

COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, AND HUMANITIES DEGREES

Biblical Languages* Biblical Literature Biblical and Theological Studies Church and Ministry Leadership Communication and Preaching* General Ministries Global Development* Intercultural Studies • Domestic • International Media Ministry* Pastoral Care* Pastoral Ministries University Ministry* Worship and Music Studies Youth, Children, and Family Ministries

MINISTRY DEGREES

Communication Studies • Dramatic Studies* • Human Communication • Media and Society • Strategic Communications English History and Politics • American Studies Public Policy • American Studies Strategic Communication Interdisciplinary Studies Pre-Law*

S T C A F K C I U Q Total enrollment: 2,398

(across multiple campuses and online)

Student-faculty ratio: 10:1 Students living on campus: 60% Year founded: 1934 Varsity sports: 10

PSYCHOLOGY DEGREES Psychology • Counseling Studies • Cultural Psychology • General Psychology • Marriage and Family Studies • Organizational Psychology • Research • School Psychology

SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND MATH DEGREES Applied Mathematics Biology • Animal Biology • General Science • Pre-Health • Pre-Medicine Chemistry*

Environmental Science • Environmental Education • Environmental Policy • Natural Science Exercise Science Health Science (AA) Nursing

TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, AND DESIGN DEGREES Art* Audio Production Audio Production* Computer Science Music Production • Producer • Recording Arts Technology User Experience Design Video Production • Animation and Motion Video • Live and Live-Action Video • Virtual Production *Minor

Miles to downtown Seattle: 10 Kirkland campus acres: 56 Nearby coffee shops: 30+ Number of majors and minors: 70+ Number of countries represented: 28 Number of international students: 127 Restaurants in Kirkland: 250

T S O C OUR THE VALUE OF OUR EDUCATION At public universities in America, international students are required to pay much more than American students. This is not the case at Northwest University. At NU, you pay what Americans pay, and our cost is significantly less than other private universities in the area.

COSTS COMPARED TO OTHER LOCAL PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN AREA

$67,170

$53,837

$45,140

NU Tuition and Room and Board* Tuition: $34,500 Room and Board: $10,140 Student Fees: $500 Northwest University

Local Private University 1

Local Private University 2

Total: $45,140 *Prices are from the 2022–2023 school year.

A P P LY INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS □ Admission Requirements □ Application □ Essay □ Official Transcript

IMPORTANT DEADLINES November 15–Early Action January 15–Early Action II February 15–Priority Financial Aid May 1–Priority Confirmation

□ Proof of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc) □ Copy of Passport □ Official Bank Statement □ $30 Application Fee

C O NTAC T U S TO DAY !

425-889-6280 | international@northwestu.edu northwestu.edu/international

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES We are surrounded by companies that have changed the world. Our 56-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, voted by Money magazine as the Fifth Best Place to Live in the U.S. This means access to internships while getting your degree, excellent employment options, and strategic alumni connections once you graduate.

Not only that, students can participate in boundless recreational activities in the great Pacific Northwest.

VISIT US AND RECEIVE A $500 SCHOLARSHIP! Now that you know a little bit about us, we’d like to get to know you. Schedule a visit to our campus, and we’ll say “thanks” with a $500 scholarship. We look forward to meeting you!

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