City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle (CityU) is an accredited, not-for-profit institution that understands the needs of students. For nearly four decades, CityU has helped students around the globe move their lives forward. It has always been our primary goal to prepare our students to compete on the U.S. and global labor markets and to solve real life issues from their first day at work. Relevance to the workplace A City University of Seattle education is founded on carefully selected goals that are intended to provide graduates with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills required in the workplace, as well as a framework for continued development. Institution-wide learning goals that emphasize personal and professional growth are embedded in all programs offered at the University. Many of our faculty members have worked or currently consult for world-class businesses located close to our campus: Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Starbucks, Expedia to name just a few. Accessibility and Responsiveness The University is committed to making high-quality learning opportunities as accessible and responsive to the needs of our diverse student population as possible. This includes maintaining affordability, removing unnecessary barriers to entry, providing support for students with differing levels of educational background and preparation.Most of the university's programs give students the option of conditional acceptance by allowing them to take the English placement test upon their arrival in the United States. After all, one of the university's founding principles is to teach all those with a desire to learn. CityU accepts applications throughout the year and looks forward to sharing its study-abroad opportunities with interested students. In addition, as a nonprofit university, one of CityU's goals is to make a quality education as affordable as possible. In light of that, CityU is competitively priced and offers a full range of financial aid and scholarship programs.Its Beautiful, Safe, Activity-Filled Location Draws Students from All Over the World to City U Located in the state of Washington, CityU of Seattle is headquartered in beautiful, downtown Bellevue, a major city and thriving business hub just minutes from Seattle and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Competitive high-tech companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and many other Fortune 500 corporations, surround the CityU campus. New, international visitors easily see why Seattle is known for its safe, clean environment and its major attractions, such as the Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and many other landmarks.