Undergraduate academic requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Every Bachelor's program require the completion of prerequisite courses at the Associate level, related to the specific field, or the equivalent credits.
Degree type
Associate
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee11,283USD
- Start dateJan, Apr, Jul, Sep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Bellevue College says about their program:
The AAS-T combines technical courses required for job preparation and college-level general education courses. These degrees are designed for the dual purpose of immediate employment and preparation for the junior year in a Washington state bachelor of applied science (BAS) degree program. The AAS-T degree generally will not be accepted in transfer-in preparation for bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degrees although the general education component of the degree will be accepted in transfer.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency
- TOEFL iBT
61
- IELTS
6.0 (with all sub-scores 5.5+)
- Duolingo English Test
95
- IB English A
4
Documents required
- US Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- A copy of the passport photo page, including expiration date.
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0) in all required courses on the associate's degree of the related field of study
- Valid proof of English language proficiency
- Transcripts in English from the current and/or previous schools
- For the nursing program only - Have at least one year of recent (within the past 3 years) clinical experience
Scholarships at Bellevue College
The Bellevue College Foundation runs a single scholarship application (hosted on AwardSpring) that automatically considers each applicant for the majority of the Foundation's donor-funded scholarships, which generally range from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 per academic year and can be applied to tuition, fees, and BC Bookstore purchases. Eligibility is open to any student who plans to attend or is currently attending Bellevue College, including students in bachelor's degree and associate programs. The college's official Scholarship FAQ explicitly confirms international/non-domestic students may apply: in answer to "Must I be a U.S. citizen to apply?" the page states "No. You must, however, plan to attend or are currently attending Bellevue College," with no citizenship or residency restriction imposed on the general Foundation Scholarship pool.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
- Bachelor's tuition
$20,440 per year
- Associate’s tuition
US$10,573 per year
What is the cost of living near Bellevue College?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $2,457 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,839 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $106 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $65 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $105 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $225 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $18 |
| Gym membership | $90 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Bellevue College
Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.