SRP | Canam Outreach

International Year program (1-Quarter) - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design

Study Group - Western Washington University

USA,Washington

0 Shortlist

48 Months

Duration

CAD 5,150/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Apply Date

USA, Washington

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1893

Total Students: 16,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

International Year program (1-Quarter) - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design

Program Overview

The International Year program is specially designed to prepare international students with the solid foundation needed to succeed in an undergraduate degree at Western Washington University.

You will learn in a supportive environment to develop your academic and English language skills, while adjusting to living and learning in the USA. After successfully completing the program with the required grades, you can continue your undergraduate degree with the confidence to engage and succeed.

Design
The BFA professional degree is a highly competitive degree limited to a maximum of 18 students per year. Courses in the senior year focus on the integration of graphic, production and digital media design in the solution of visual communication problems.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
apr 2024		Closed
jun 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
apr 2025		Not Available
sep 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 5,150 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - Western Washington University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 45.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate International Year (1-2 Quarters)

Automatic scholarship, reducing gross tuition price to $5,150 per quarter

Direct Admit

$2,000 to $6,000

Graduate Direct Admit

(Computer Science and MBA)
$3,000 (split by quarter throughout duration of program)
Scholarship split by quarter throughout duration of program.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.