Welcome to UW IELP
Join us at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the top schools in the world. You’ll experience U.S. culture and study with students from many different countries.
Enroll in a program that lasts just a few weeks, several quarters or a whole academic year — and boost your success in school or business.
The UW Experience
Vibrant City of Seattle
Seattle is a friendly and culturally diverse place, and it’s consistently ranked among America's best places to live, work and study.
A World-Class University & Campus
The UW is one of the world’s leading public universities. It boasts Nobel prize-winning faculty and a stunning main campus.
Your Goals Within Reach
Highly trained staff and instructors support and guide every student so they can have the best possible learning experience.
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
Taka Nakamura
How can studying business at the University of Washington advance your career? Taka Nakamura, a student from Japan in the Global Business Certificate program, shares how coming to the UW is opening up a new world of experiences and opportunities for him.
UW Rankings
#7 GLOBAL INNOVATOR
among top 50 universities in the world
Institute for Scientific Information, Clarivate, 2025
#2 OVERALL
among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities, 2025-26
#8 IN THE WORLD
among global public universities
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities, 2025-26