The UW is one of the world’s leading institutions for language education and offers courses for more than 45 languages!
This website is a guide for all UW students to learn more about the many excellent and unique opportunities to study languages (and cultures) at the UW. Learn more about how language education can enhance your career and academic success. Explore the many different languages and cultures that you can study here at UW!
Why study languages at UW
Learn more about the benefits of learning another language (or two!)
Languages taught at UW
Explore all 45+ languages offered at UW
Placement and proficiency testing
Learn more about placement and proficiency testing for languages at UW
Looking for the perfect course for your schedule?
Check out our language course finder tool
Discover immersive opportunities
Study abroad and international programs
Become a language teacher
Graduate Certificate in Second/Foreign Language Teaching
See where language study can take you
Alumni & career stories
Have questions?
Who and how to contact