DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN BUSINESS AT UW IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE
Obtain a diploma program in Global Business at the University of Washington in 2025 or 2026. Contact a representative to get a quote, to receive more information, and a pdf brochure
STUDY BUSINESS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Enroll on an outstanding Business Diploma Program of the University of Washington, one of the most prestigious schools in the USA.
ONE OF THE BEST DIPLOMA PROGRAMS IN SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON
UW offers you the opportunity of enhancing your career and expanding your professional network by studying a Business Diploma Program at a great school.
IMPROVE YOUR CAREER IN A TECHNOLOGIC AND ECONOMIC HUB SUCH AS SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
It is a great idea to choose Seattle as your destination, since it is an important technology and economy center in the American west coast.
BUSINESS DIPLOMA PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
INTERNATIONAL & ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMSGLOBAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE
This Business Certificate Program offered by the University of Washington is a diploma program for both students and professionals from the business industry, who are looking to enhance their knowledge about key concepts and learn more about the manner in which business is done in the USA. This is a great way of advancing your career in only 9 months, and later apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows you to gain real-world work experience in your area of study and network with fellow professionals from around the world.
Main Features
- Full-Time Program
- Classes are on campus
- 18 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- Elective courses available
- Available only at advanced level of English proficiency
- Lasts 9 months
- Access to University facilities such as libraries, gyms, etc.
- Extra-curricular activities
- Applies for F-1 Student Visa and OPT
Requirements
- Students need to be at least 18 years old the first day of classes. No maximum age.
- You must meet one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL iBT 76, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 750, among others. Contact us for more information.
- Resume listing your education and paid or unpaid work experience.
- Letter of application describing reason for applying, desired outcomes, and how your experience prepares you to succeed.
- International students are welcome to apply
More information about the program
Program Courses
This Business Diploma Program lasts three quarters, and each one consists of one core course (15.5 hr./wk.) and one elective (2.5 hr./wk.). Some of them are:
Core Courses
- Foundations of Global Business (Quarter 1)
- Global Marketing (Quarter 2)
- Project Management (Quarter 3)
Elective Courses
- Business Presentation Skills (Quarters 1 & 3)
- Writing for Business (Quarters 1, 2 & 3)
- Application & Interview Preparation (Quarters 1, 2 & 3)
- International Negotiations (Quarter 3)
OPT (Optional Practical Training)
OPT or Optional Practical Training is an employment authorization for those who have studied for a certain period in the USA with an F-1 Student Visa, and allows them to work, gain experience and earn money for up to 12 months. The requirements to obtain this authorization include:
- Have a valid F-1 Student Visa
- Have been a full-time student enrolled on the Global Business Certificate for three quarters (nine months)
- Be less than 90 days away from finishing the Global Business Certificate
- Have not been approved for OPT at another institution before
A job offer is not required prior to applying for the OPT. Contact us if you need more information.
PRICES & DATES
Complete the contact form to get a quotePRICES AND DATES BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 2025 - 2026
How much does it cost to take a certificate program in Business at the University of Washington?Table with costs and dates of the Business Diploma Program 2025 - 2026
| Session | Dates | Duration | Program Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 - Autumn 2024 | March 25 - December 5, 2024 | 9 months | $5,555 |
| Autumn 2024 - Spring 2025 | TBA | 9 months | TBA |
One year working permit after finishing the Certificate Program
Other Costs to consider
Apart from the program fee, which includes the tuition costs, you should also consider some of the following additional costs:
- Application fee: a one-time USD$105 non-refundable fee paid upon your application, which covers the delivery to your home country of the Form I-20 via certified express mail, which is needed to apply for the student visa.
- Visa costs: international students who enroll on a full-time program in the USA need the F-1 student visa. Costs related to the F-1 visa include the I-901 SEVIS Fee (US$350 aprox.) to register on the Student Exchange Visitor Information System and a Visa fee (US$160 aprox.). These are costs set by the U.S. government.
- Accommodation in Seattle: since you will be living and studying abroad, you should consider certain housing costs. Down below you can read some of the options UW recommends for foreign students.
- Health insurance: all those who are on a student visa in the US must have a mandatory health insurance, which is offered by UW, and costs approximately USD$450 per quarter.
- Books and supplies: consider around US$200 for this purpose.
- Flight Tickets from your country to Seattle, USA
- Transit pass: this allows you to use public transportation around Seattle and costs US$150
- Food: you should consider food costs when thinking about your expenses, which will depend on where you eat.
Click for Your Customized Quote!
Click to find out how much money you need.HOW TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
All the application process is online. Follow the instructions belowSteps to apply for a program
1. Application Process
2. Acceptance Process
3. Visa Processing
4. Payment
5. Classes start!
1. Application Process
Documents must be sent to uwashingtonvivecampus.com
Documents needed to apply
1. Application Form
Download and complete the application form. Do not forget to sign the form.
Download Form and Instructions2. Passport Copy
Clear Copy of the identification page of your passport. The passport must be valid for 6 months after the first day of classes.
3. Financial Verification
Bank letter or bank statement that shows that you or your sponsor have at least the "Estimated Total Expense" of the program. Amounts can be in US dollars or your local currency.
The estimated total expense is an estimate made by the university that includes tuition fees, and an estimate of what you might spend in medical insurance, housing, meals, books and supplies. Flight tickets are not included in this estimation.
Contact us for more information.
4. Application Fee
Non-refundable application fee of $90 dollars paid to the International & English Language Programs. After receiving confirmation from one of our representatives, you must pay the application fee online, following the instructions mentioned by the representative.
Send your application documents
A representative need to review all your documents are correct.
Your application documents must be sent to uwashingtonvivecampus.com
*If you are a US resident or a transfer student from another US school. Please contact us for more details. The application process is different
2. Acceptance Process
After we have received all your application documents and you have paid the application fee, you will be contacted by the admission office within 2 weeks.
If you are applying for a full-time program, you will need an F-1 student visa. After you have been accepted in the program, the admission office will send you the acceptance documents plus the form I-20, needed to apply for the F-1 student visa.
3. Visa Processing
Please check with us what type of visa you need, depending on the program you are interested in at UW.
- If the program you are applying for is a full-time program (18hrs/week or more), you will need the F-1 student visa. With an F-1 visa you can extend your stay in the United States as long as you continue studying.
- If your program is less than 18 hours a week, you will have to travel to the U.S. as a tourist with a B1/B2 tourist visa or visa waiver ESTA. As a tourist, you can only stay in the U.S. the time period your tourist visa allows, since your main purpose in the U.S. should be tourism.
Please check the website of the U.S. embassy of your country to see the steps you need to apply for a visa.
Generally, for a F-1 student visa, students must do the following:
- Complete the DS-160 form
- Schedule an appointment at the U.S. embassy
- Pay for the F-1 student visa (approx. US$160)
- Pay for the I-901 SEVIS Fee (approx. US$350): https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
- Go to the embassy on the scheduled day
You must confirm these steps on the website of the U.S. embassy in your country. You can look for your nearest U.S. embassy here: https://www.usembassy.gov/
4. Payment
Next, you need to make full payment of all remaining fees, which is due at registration and can be done by credit card (Visa/Master Card), certified check, bank check, traveler's check, personal check from an U.S. bank, cash, or Flywire. You will receive more information regarding dates once you begin the application process.
5. Arrival at School
You should arrive a week before the program start date to attend the orientation. On your admission letter you can find more information about the orientation and the initial placement test. On the first day at school you should bring your passport, F-1 student visa, I-20 and a bank statement.
Important: We suggest that you apply at least 2 months in advance.
ACTIVITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
You will be able to participate in several activities during the Certificate programSOCIAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN SEATTLE AND ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Most of the activities are free!ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO KEEP IMPROVING YOUR CAREER OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM IS BY PARTICIPATING IN SOCIAL, CULTURAL, SPORT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON.
International students can participate in activities as:
- Field trips around Seattle
- Being part of the International Student Organization
- 100+ clubs they can join
- On-campus sport activities
- Volunteer activities
- Language exchange activities
As a student at the University of Washington, you can participate in all kinds of fun and engaging activities, such as trips to different tourist attractions around Seattle; joining the International Student Organization; participating in one of the 100+ clubs available; the volunteer activities you can be part of, to help the community and practice your English; as well as the language exchange activities, to interact with native speakers and learn each other’s languages. On top of that, full-time student can participate in a wide variety of on-campus sport activities, which are great to meet people and make new friends.
Information about the city of Seattle, Washington State
Seattle is a coastal seaport city, the seat of King County, and is located in the state of Washington. It is also an amazing city to live and an excellent place to study English or improve your career.
With an estimated 753,675 residents as of 2019, Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of North America and the fastest-growing major city in the United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of around 3.98 million inhabitants is the 14th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
The city has developed as a technology center with companies like Amazon, Microsoft and T-Mobile US based in the area. The stream of new software, biotechnology, and Internet companies led to an economic revival. Moreover, Seattle has become a hub for the green industry and a model for sustainable development.
On top of being a massive economic center, Seattle has also a noteworthy musical history. From 1918 to 1951, there were nearly two dozen jazz nightclubs along Jackson Street from the current Chinatown/International District to the Central District. The jazz scene developed the early careers of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson and others. Seattle is also the birthplace of rock musician Jimi Hendrix and grunge music.
Information about University of Washington
The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States, and it is one the best Universities in that country and in the World. The University of Washington, commonly referred to as Washington or UW, was founded in 1861, so it is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast and has one of the best medical schools. This School is also home to more than 50,000 students each year.
In addition, the campus of UW is one of the most beautiful campuses in the world and features world-class sports facilities, libraries, great art and music, and medical care facilities. The campus is located 6 kilometers north of downtown Seattle and it features amazing landscapes and stunning views of snow-capped Mount Rainier and the amazing Lake Washington
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HOUSING IN SEATTLE
Most common housing options for international students ob the Certificate Program in Business in SeattleSTUDENTS FROM THE BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT UW HAVE 3 MAIN HOUSING OPTIONS:
Check housing options for international students at UW in Seattle- Dormitories on Campus
- Apartments
- Homestay
On Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available at the University of Washington in one of its residences or on-campus apartments. This type of housing allows you to interact with fellow students, network with them, and to live close to all the different facilities you can find on campus, including your classrooms, which enhances your overall experience of living and studying abroad. If you wish to live on campus, please apply with enough time in advance, since availability is usually limited, especially during the fall term.
More information can be found here:
Apartments
This off-campus option is available for students who wish to live more independently and to choose where they want to live. It also allows you to choose your roommates, if you'll be sharing an apartment, and to move in or move out with more flexibility than with on-campus housing.
For more information, check here:
Homestay (Living with a family)
Homestays are a type of housing in which students live with a local family inside the same house, share common areas, and follow the household rules, just like any other family member. This can be a good option for younger students who don't feel prepare to live alone yet.
You can find more information here:
FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE, DEPENDS EXCLUSIVELY ON THE STUDENT.
There are many options available near the campus of the University. If the housing option is off campus, students must contact directly the housing provider.
FAQS
Do you have any question about studying Business at UW?FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDYING A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS AT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
If you do not find the answer, please contact a representative filling the form belowWhy should I study at UW?
The University of Washington is a prestigious institution, which on top of an experienced faculty, has high standards for all of its programs. Moreover, this school is positioned among some of the best institutions in the USA and in the world, so you will be able to study inside a real college campus in a world-class school.
Why should I choose to study in Seattle, Washington?
Seattle is a lovely city, with lots of tourist attractions and fun activities to do, so you will always have something to do and a new way to network with fellow professionals from the business industry.
I am not a student in my country. Can enroll on these Diploma programs with a Student Visa?
Sure! These certificate programs are available for everyone, including those who are not currently studying. You only need to meet the English and age requirements.
Does the University of Washington offer scholarships?
No, UW does not offer any type of scholarships.
What kind of comments and reviews do the diploma programs at UW have?
The University of Washington is a top-quality institution ranked among some of the best schools in the world and the USA, so you can rest assured that you will receive nothing but the best education. That is why foreign students give great reviews and comments about UW.
Which are the different steps of the application process for the F-1 student visa to study a Certificate Program at UW?
Please check with us what type of visa you need to take the program you are interested in.
- All full-time programs in the U.S. require a F-1 student Visa. With an F-1 visa you can extend your stay in the United States as long as you continue studying.
- Part-time programs (less than 18 hours a week) can be taken with a tourist visa or visa waiver ESTA. With a tourist visa, you can only stay in the U.S. the duration your tourist visa allows, since your main purpose in the U.S. should be tourism.
If you need an F-1 student visa, please apply as soon as you receive your acceptance documents (I-20 form) from the International & English Language Programs at University of Washington. In some countries it can take several weeks to obtain a visa interview at the U.S. embassy.
You must confirm these steps on the website of the U.S. embassy in your country. You can look for your nearest U.S. embassy here: https://www.usembassy.gov/
Are classes inside the UW campus?
Yes, all classes are taught inside the UW campus.
What is an OPT?
OPT or Optional Practical Training is an employment authorization for those who have studied for a certain period in the USA with an F-1 Student Visa, and allows them to work, gain experience and earn money for up to 12 months.
What are the requirements for the OPT?
Students must:
- Have a valid F-1 Student Visa
- Have been a full-time student enrolled on the Global Business Certificate for three quarters (nine months)
- Be less than 90 days away from finishing the Global Business Certificate
- Have not been approved for OPT at another institution before
Can I use the different on-campus facilities at the University of Washington?
All full-time intensive students can use the on-campus facilities at UW.
Do I need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exams to apply for the Certificate Programs at UW?
Yes. For the diploma programs at UW you must submit the results of a TOEFL or IELTS test that meet the minimum requirement (TOEFL iBT 76/IELTS 6.0). Other tests are also accepted. Contact us for more information.
Will I need health insurance to studyat the University of Washington?
Health insurance is mandatory for those studying with an F-1 Student Visa and the University of Washington can offer this coverage.
Will I need to buy books to study at UW?
Yes, you should consider around US$200 for books per session.
Is there an application fee to study at UW?
Yes, all programs have an application fee. Check the program costs section to learn more about this.
When do I need to pay for the program? What are the payment methods?
The full payment is due at registration and can be done by credit card (Visa/Master Card), certified check, bank check, traveler's check, personal check from an U.S. bank, cash, or Flywire.
Can I work while studying in Seattle?
Yes, with an F-1 Student Visa you are are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week inside the campus. Nonetheless, in most cases these positions are really limited, so it is very unlikely that you can find an on-campus job.
Is immunization required to study at UW?
Yes, all students at UW most provide proof of immunization, which will vary according to the applicant’s age. Those under 22 years of age by the program start date must be vaccinated against measles, mumps, and meningococcal meningitis A, C, W and Y. Those who are 22 years old or older must provide proof of immunization against measles and mumps.
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