Western Washington University - International Programs & Exchanges

WWU Faculty Led Program: Service Learning in South Africa South Africa

Spend summer quarter in South Africa and explore the growing role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in bringing social development to this dynam... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Sustainable Ithaca: Applied Studies in Mediterranean Sustainable Development Greece

Ithaca provides an ideal case study environment for the study of international cultures, European Union environmental and sustainability policies, and... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Chinese Language and Culture China

Join WWU faculty in an intensive study of Chinese language and culture in Beijing and Kunming, China. Improve your language skills and advance your cu... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Sea of Cortez Mexico

Discover the rich and diverse marine habitats of the Gulf of California as you study tropical marine biology and ecology in Mexico for five weeks. The... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Exploring Tanzanian Environments Tanzania

Spend nine days and nine nights in and around Moshi, a small town located at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Visit the lower slopes of the mountain an... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: TESOL in Queretaro, Mexico Mexico

Earn WWU credits towards your degree and certificate that will qualify you to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages around the world. Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Rainforest Immersion and Conservation Action (RICA) Costa Rica

WWU’s Costa Rica study abroad program represents a significant relationship between Huxley College of the Environment and the Central Pacific Conser... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Changing China: Culture, Community, and Citizenship China

Explore the challenges facing China – one of the oldest civilizations with the fastest economic growth rate in the world. Travel and study abroad th... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Ecogastronomy and Food Cultures of Italy Italy

Prepare for your trip to Italy by participating in a hands-on class and dinner that includes an introduction to Italian flavors and cooking techniques... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Tuscan Summer in Siena, Italy Italy

Learn the language and cultural traditions that make Siena and the Tuscan region one of the most fascinating places in the world. Program Highligh... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Himalaya Cultures and Ecology: Field Program in Ladakh India

Spend an intensive six weeks of academic studies in Tibetan culture, history, religion and ecology with field research and service learning. Explore h... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: The Potential and Pitfalls of Tourism in Peru: Ecotourism as a Cultural Survival and Conservation Strategy  Peru

Tourism is the fastest-growing industry in the world. As tourism increases around the world, the environmental and social impacts of tourism can also ... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange J.F. Oberlin University Japan

The undergraduate academic calendar starts in early April as is customary in Japan. Students with any level of Japanese may attend Spring semester. Ac... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Study Classical Studies in Athens, Greece Greece

Immerse yourself in a hands-on study of Athens from the Bronze Age (second millennium BC) through to the present day. Visit archaeological sites, then... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Theatre Tour England United States

Theatre Tour in London and New York during spring break. Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Field Studies and Collaborative International Service Learning Kenya

Service-learning projects will develop through collaboration with local community partners and may involve developing and sustaining income generating... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Race, Culture, and Society in Latino Caribe Dominican Republic

This course contains three major segments: I. Spanish Language Acquisition II. Historical, Cultural and Social Underpinnings of Caribbean Latin ... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Aalto University School of Economics Finland

There are no actual semesters - courses run year-round in 15 three-week modules, meeting three hours a day, five days a week. Each business course has... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Akita International University Japan

The undergraduate academic calendar starts in early April as is customary in Japan. However, AIU welcomes international students in either spring (Apr... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Asia University Japan

The undergraduate academic calendar starts in early April as is customary in Japan. Students with any level of Japanese may attend Spring semester. Ac... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Bordeaux Ecole de Management France

The academic year is divided into 10 sequences of 3 weeks each. Students may start at the beginning of any sequence or choose to skip sequences. WWU s... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Edith Cowan University Australia

Most undergraduate programs are divided onto two 14-week semesters with a 5-week break between each. Semester One: Late February to late June Seme... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Erasmus University Rotterdam Netherlands

This Exchange is limited to the following three faculties: School of History, Culture and Communication: First Semester (blocks 1 & 2): Mid Septem... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Germany

The academic year is divided into winter and summer terms, with each term lasting six months. Time after lectures end and before the examination pe... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Karl-Franzens Universität Gräz Austria

The academic year is divided into 2 semesters; each winter and summer semester is comprised of 15 teaching weeks. All subjects at the University of Gr... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Korea University South Korea

Academic Calendar: Fall Semester: Late August to mid December; International Student Orientation: Late February Spring semester: Eaarly March to m... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Luleå University of Technology Sweden

The academic year consists of two terms. Students may attend either or both terms. Students attending Autumn term may need to defer winter quarter at ... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Nagoya University Japan

The undergraduate academic calendar starts in early April as is customary in Japan. However, AIU welcomes internatinoal students in either spring (Apr... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange National Chengchi University Taiwan

The academic year for undergraduate programs consists of two semesters. Students may attend either or both semesters. Students attending Fall semester... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange RWTH Aachen University Germany

The academic year is divided into winter and summer terms, with each term lasting six months. Students are expected to use the time after lectures end... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Seoul Women’s University South Korea

Academic Calendar: Fall Semester: Late August to mid December; International Student Orientation: Late February Spring semester: Early March to mi... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Tsuda College Japan

The undergraduate academic calendar starts in early April as is customary in Japan. However, Tsuda College welcomes international students in either s... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange University of Duisburg-Essen Germany

The academic year is divided into winter and summer terms, with each term lasting six months. Students are expected to use the time after lectures end... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange University of Hull England

The academic year consists of two semesters. Students may attend either or both semesters. Students attending Semester 1 may need to defer winter quar... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange University of Newcastle Australia

Most undergraduate programs are divided onto two 14-week semesters with a 5-week break between each. Semester One: Late February to late June Seme... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange University of Plymouth England

This is an Academic Year only exchange. The University of Plymouth runs on terms rather than quarters. The term dates are as follows: Autumn Term: ... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange University of Tasmania Australia

Most undergraduate programs are divided onto two 14-week semesters with a 5-week break between each. Semester One: Late February to late June Seme... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange University of Umeä Sweden

The academic year consists of two terms. Students may attend either or both terms. Students attending Autumn term may need to defer winter quarter at ... Read more

WWU Direct Exchange Yonsei University South Korea

Semester 1: early March to late June (Won't be able to study at WWU during Winter Quarter) Semester 2: early September to mid December Courses ta... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Art/Art History in Japan Japan

Team taught by Julia Sapin (Asian and Pacific Art History) and Seiko Atsuta Purdue (Fibers/Fabrics) from WWU’s Department of Art. Program highligh... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: Building Bridges with Rwanda Rwanda

Join WWU faculty and students in Rwanda this summer. Participate in both classroom and applied learning opportunities for positive change. The primary... Read more

WWU Faculty Led Program: History, Art & Archaeology of Rome Italy

Study ispo in situ - in the eternal city itself - and trace Rome’s growth from an Iron Age village to the hub of a world empire. This unique interd... Read more