City University of Seattle

All study options offered across CityU’s schools boast small class sizes, practitioner faculty, and a curriculum informed by industry experts.

School of Management

City University of Seattle’s School of Management is the third largest producer of MBAs in Washington and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report to be among the top in the USA for its online MBA, undergraduate and graduate programs. CityU understands how to train, teach and grow people who work in management, business, technology, administration, accounting and finance around the world and has been recognized for this capability for over 40 years. For international students, CityU offers 4undergraduate and 4 graduate degrees, 1 doctorate degree and several professional certificates.

Technology Institute

City University of Seattle’s Technology Institute offers top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs; in the Institute, students don’t just read about technology- they apply it. Graduates from these top ranked programs go on to careers in programming, information technology, software development, computer systems, compliance and/or technology management.

Albright School of Education

CityU’s Albright School of Education offers over 10 undergraduate and graduate degrees and several professional certificates and endorsements that all aim to prepare educators, teachers and administrators. 

Washington Academy of Languages

The Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) provides English and world language training to students interested in learning a language for business, travel, or university credit. Nine levels of Intensive English Program classes are offered, from basic beginner to advanced academic levels, and eleven other languages are also taught by WAL’s faculty.

School of Arts and Sciences

City University of Seattle’s School of Arts and Sciences is one of the lead producers of counselors for Washington State and British Columbia, Canada. Aside from counseling, this School touts highly ranked and in-demand certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs in health and human services, criminal justice and general studies.

School of Applied Leadership

City University of Seattle’s School of Applied Leadership aims to empower, educate and inspire leaders across different sectors including education, business, technology, healthcare, human services, and nonprofits. With its data-driven approach based on the most current theories of the field, students will graduate from this School as experts in leadership.

Students must send the following items to CityU for application:

• International Student Application
• $50 (USD) application fee
• Original or certified copies of diplomas and transcripts with certified English translations
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Consent to release information (if applying through CityU’s approved agents)
• Bank statement and financial declaration form, plus sponsor statement if applicable
• Copy of passport

Additional requirements may apply depending on program and start date.

CityU New International Student Merit Scholarship

The following scholarships will be awarded to first-time CityU applicants who have achieved an outstanding academic record within their last school year.

• President’s Merit Award Scholarship: $5,000 scholarship, disbursed evenly during the first three quarters of enrollment in the academic program.

Application Requirements…

In order to apply for one of these scholarships, the student must be a:

• First-time applicant to CityU and submit a Financial Declaration Form to the International Student Office, selecting the appropriate scholarship option
• F-1 Visa holder in the Seattle area
• Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher on submitted transcripts at time of admission.
• An active I-20 holder

Awards will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis by acceptance letter issuance date, until available funds have been awarded.

Scholarships can only be used for tuition.

CityU’s International Student Office has decades of experience in helping with unique admissions requirements of international students who want to study in the U.S.

The University has a world class Learning Resource Center, an onsite Counseling Center plus a Career Center that provides students and alumni assistance with job searches, writing resumes, building interview skills, career planning and counseling.

Also, academic internships are available to undergraduates and graduate students.

Learn more about these services and commencement information.

Living in Seattle

Seattle is annually ranked one of the best places to live due to its beauty, nightlife, and the career opportunities that exist there. The residence hall is within walking distance of the Seattle campus, and boasts several modern amenities for students.

Cornish Commons

The Cornish Commons is a state-of-the-art 20-story residence hall located in the vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood in downtown Seattle – just steps from the classes at CityU, theaters, parks, restaurants, shopping and much more!

With plenty of space and special amenities, it allows students to live, work, study and explore all of what Seattle has to offer.

There are five types of resident rooms: two-person, three-person, single and super-single rooms, as well as two-person rooms with kitchens. Each room has a bathroom with its own toilet and shower. Utilities, internet and basic furnishings are all included in the price of the room.

Each student is furnished with:

• An extra-long single bed and mattress
• A desk, chair and filing cabinet
• A dresser and closet

The two-person rooms with kitchens include a refrigerator, stove, convection microwave oven, sink and cabinets.

Additional amenities include:

• Shared community kitchen
• Art studio
• TV lounge
• Pool table
• Fireplace
• Fitness center
• Laundry facility

More details…

Swati Swaminathan

Project Management Graduate Certificate

Why she decided to get a graduate certificate in project management…

“My background is in healthcare with a focus on clinical research. The projects in my industry are highly specific and multi-faceted, which requires me to have exposure to cutting edge practices in management. Since I already have a master’s degree, I felt a certificate in project management would help me to grow in my industry and progress my career.”

What she’s learned so far in the program…

“I am currently mid-way through the first quarter of the program. So far, we have covered the basics of project management, including core concepts, project planning and scheduling. We have explored areas in depth including time, resources and scope management. There are seven additional areas that I look forward to learning.”

If anything about the program has surprised her…

“Yes, I have been pleasantly surprised by the course structure and assignments. In this program I’m allowed to pick scenarios from my own field to analyze as part of my weekly assignments. The team assignments greatly enhance people management and interpersonal skills. Needless to say, the individual attention provided to every student by the faculty is a tremendous asset to our personal growth.”

What CityU faculty have taught her that she’ll use in her career…

“The one thing they constantly teach is that project management is general enough to apply to any field irrespective of the nature, complexity and scale of the project.”

Once she graduates, how she plans to use her certificate…

“The certificate program will provide me with the necessary tools to manage projects in real time and more effectively. I am confident that this program will enhance my management skills.”

As an active CityU’s Enactus student organization member; what she’s learnt from the experience…

“I am the project manager for one of Enactus’ projects and also serve as treasurer/secretary for the team. In the capacity of project manager, I lead a team of five and work with the National Federation of the Blind in marketing a mobile phone application that reads text aloud. I also had a chance to meet with the first and only blind state senator, Washington State Senator Cyrus Habib, to solicit his support in the project. This sort of exposure to top management officials is very rare and I want to specially mention that I am grateful to CityU for that.”

Whether she would recommend CityU…

“Yes, I would definitely recommend CityU for its versatile nature of degree programs. The School of Management holds various competitions for students to challenge themselves and boost their confidence. I would specifically recommend CityU to international students as well. The university maintains excellent standards of education and embraces international students from all over the world. I feel privileged to be part of this institution.

If you are an international student, you’ll understand how CityU makes life so much easier while getting a degree in the United States.”