Join Us at Our Excellent Public, Two-year College in Friendly Seattle!

• An exciting area famous for its comfortable living, lively cultural and music scene, and is home to Starbucks, Microsoft, and many other Fortune 500 companies
• Excellent academic reputation; outstanding programs such as Business, Engineering, and Computer Science
• Exceptionally high transfer rate to the University of Washington
• Located in a safe, residential area 15 minutes from the University of Washington and 10 minutes from downtown
• Convenient to shopping and transportation hub
• Low cost tuition and fees—about $2,600 per quarter for the Intensive English Program
• TOEFL and IELTS not required, students who meet the minimum requirements can enroll in college classes.
• Conditional acceptance to many universities, including Johns Hopkins, Carey Business School, Seattle University, San Francisco State University, University of Washington Tacoma, University of Oregon, SUNY Oneonta and many more!

Many Choices of Study

• Two-year Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Business programs
• Short-term certificate programs such as International Business, Early Childhood Education, and Pharmacy Technician
• Intensive English Program and pre-college English courses available
• High School Completion Program for students who are 16 years or older. (See website for requirements)

Many Activities and Services

• Scholarships and tuition waivers available for international students
• Housing referrals, including a homestay program and apartment information
• Student clubs with social, campus, and community events
• Free English and Math tutoring on campus
• Fun activities at least twice per month
• American Conversation Partners Program
• High-tech multimedia computer language lab
• On-campus jobs and opportunities for off-campus work experience
• Orientation program for new students
• Optional airport pickup

Welcome to North Seattle Community College. International students come from every region of the world to study at NSCC. Our college has over 8,500 students including about 660 international students from 50 countries.

NSCC is a fully accredited two-year state-supported public college located in the beautiful city of Seattle on a beautiful campus 10 minutes from the University of Washington and 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. We have innovative technical programs and excellent academic reputation. We have a very high transfer rate to the University of Washington, Seattle.

To get a head start on your education, earn a Washington State High School Diploma and an Associate Degree at the same time through our High School Completion Program. Students can choose from Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Business. When you apply to North Seattle Community College, you can choose a conditional acceptance school from one of our many partner universities. Upon completion of your Associates Degree with the required minimum GPA you have guaranteed admission to the university of your choice.

At North Seattle Community College (NSCC) we want to make sure that international students have the assistance and resources they need to make their stay and studies in Seattle a success. The International Programs office staff can assist international students in admissions, immigration advising, extracurricular activities, housing, and much more!

We look forward to seeing you on campus!