BSc

Accounting: Economics Concentration

Learn more about studying Accounting: Economics Concentration as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
27,690USD
Start date
Jan, Mar, Sep

Program overview

What Western Washington University says about their program:

Accounting is an important tool used by managers of organizations to plan, control and report financial activity. A thorough knowledge of Accounting is necessary to understand the operation and financial condition of any business, non-profit organization, or governmental agency.

This unique program blends accounting with analysis-based business coursework and an internship requirement.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

High school diploma
A cumulative GPA of 2.5

Postgraduate academic requirements

Direct Entry

A bachelor’s degree diploma

English proficiency

Undergraduate

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
Duolingo
105
PTE
62

Postgraduate

IELTS
7.0
TOEFL iBT
86

Applicants to the MS in Computer Science must score a minimum of 79 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS test.

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

English is the student native language
Students whose primary and secondary education took place in Australia, Canada (English Provinces), Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or the US
B” (3.0) or higher in two college level English composition courses at a US college/university
SAT evidence based reading and writing only score of 550 or higher

Graduate

English is the student native language
You have earned, or are in the process of earning, a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand or English-speaking provinces of Canada.

Note: English as a medium of instruction does not fulfill the English Language Proficiency requirement.

Documents required

Undergraduate

Application form
Academic transcripts
Transcript evaluation by NACES
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
Declaration of Financial Responsibility
Motivational letter
Portfolio (if applicable)
Audition (if applicable)

Some programs require an additional application.

Postgraduate

Application form
Academic transcripts
Transcript evaluation by NACES
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
Declaration of Financial Responsibility
Motivational letter
Recommendation letter
Writing samples (if required)

Some programs require an additional application.

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Fees and funding

Western is nationally recognized for providing an excellent education at an affordable cost, with Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranking Western as a top value in education.

Western offers both merit- and need-based assistance to help make your education possible

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
US$27,366 per year
MBA tuition
US$36,096 per year
Graduate tuition
US$27,375 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

International Achievement Award (IAA) First Year

Amount
Up to US$10,000 per year
Requirements
The First-Year IAA is a four-year merit scholarship awarded to a limited number of students who have demonstrated strong academic performance. Selection is based on information in the application for admission, including essay, secondary school transcripts, cumulative GPA, evidence of English proficiency, and submission of the application by the priority deadline; no additional scholarship application is required.

International Achievement Award (IAA) Transfer

Amount
Up to US$10,000 per year
Requirements
The Transfer IAA is a two-year merit scholarship awarded to a limited number of transfer students who have demonstrated strong academic performance. Selection is based on information provided in the application for admission, including essay, transcripts from accredited post-secondary institutions, cumulative GPA, evidence of English proficiency, and submission of the application by the priority deadline; no additional scholarship application is required.

Graduate

International students are not eligible for financial aid and must provide verification of funding for one year of expenses. If an international student is hired as a Teaching Assistant (TA), the compensation for the TA (stipend and waiver) can be used to offset some of the financial documentation required for the visa processing. However, TA compensation will not cover all costs of attendance.

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What is the cost of living near Western Washington University?

Category	Cost (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass	$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership	$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Western Washington University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements