Exceptional opportunities
The University of Washington is a leader in language education. The UW regularly offers robust programs covering over 45 languages, many of which are rarely taught, if at all, at other universities in the US. UW students have access to extremely talented instructors, a variety of certification and degree paths, and fun student clubs. There are many exciting interdisciplinary opportunities, in topics such as computational linguistics, business language, historical textual analysis, archaeology, cybersecurity, translation/interpretation/localization, and many, many, more!
Where do you want to explore?
The UW also offers a variety of scholarships (FLAS) and exciting study abroad opportunities.
Scholarship and funding opportunities
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
https://jsis.washington.edu/advise/funding/flas
Critical Language Scholarship Program
https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/critical-language-scholarship/
https://clscholarship.org
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship
https://grad.uw.edu/funding_posts/david-l-boren-graduate-fellowship/
Fulbright Program
https://grad.uw.edu/funding_posts/fulbright-u-s-student-program/
Check various department websites for language specific funding!
Strengthen your career opportunities
- Prepare you for the global workforce
- Gain invaluable critical analytical skills
- Hone your communicative competencies
- Foster intercultural competencies
- Standout from other candidates with internationally recognized credentials (e.g., The Global Seal of Biliteracy)
Language competencies are especially valuable for the following careers:
- Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations
- Banking, Finance, Accountancy
- Business Administration, Management Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality, Tourism
- Law
- Media
- Public Sector, Government or Military Defense
- Teaching & Education
- Transport & Logistics
- …and many more
Expand your worldview and intercultural competencies
Engage with other cultures and communities
- Language exchanges
- Study abroad
- International internships
- Conversation groups