In today's global economy, effective cross-cultural communication skills are more essential than ever for success. While studying abroad, your students will expand their view of the world, improve their English, and prepare for their careers. The program can be one week to a year in length.

We have great resources to customize a program for your group of university students:

• As a top-tier research institution, the University of Washington has academic prestige, vast resources, and a superbly qualified teaching staff.
• Our English Language Program is one of the top five in the U.S. and is among the charter programs accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).
• Seattle is well-known for being a center of research and development in many fields such as business, education, health, environment, engineering, computer science, and community service.
• The UW campus is widely recognized for its beauty, and it is just minutes from downtown Seattle, a vibrant city in a mild climate.

For examples of our programs, read about how we have worked with these universities:

• Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
• Kanagawa Institute of Technology
  
  

• Lectures by UW professors and guest speakers from local organizations
• Observations of university classes
• Site visits to relevant labs and companies
• Language skills development, preparation for the TOEFL and academic life in the US
• Cross-cultural awareness courses and leadership training
• Volunteer placements in local businesses or organizations
• Visits to local areas of interest and to cultural activities