Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Address

Address: Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034-8506, US

Website: www.lwtech.edu/

School Details

Population

Total: 6,571
International: 110
Vietnamese: 6

Tuition Fee & Costs

Tuition: $10,519
Room and Board: $8,541
Others: $1,825

Scholarship/Financial Aid for International Students: Yes

Maximum Possible Scholarship Amount: $500-$1,000 per quarter

Why Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is recognized by students, business, community, and peer organizations as the choice for innovative workforce education because we:

Value diversity and welcome students from all backgrounds and levels of educational attainment
Create educational opportunities and support for students to achieve success and prepare for life-long learning
Distinguish ourselves by offering creative, cutting-edge, hands-on education
Offer students choices to achieve their education goals through applied, pathway-based education from basic education and certificate programs to baccalaureate degrees
Teach using the latest industry standards and cross-discipline approaches to prepare students for immediate and future employment
Empower faculty and staff to reach their potential in a supportive environment that values collaboration, transparency, respect, and integrity
Work in partnership with business and industry as well as local and global organizations to foster economic vitality and create prosperous communities
Thrive in state-of-the-art facilities that use the latest learning and business technologies to enhance the delivery of education and our internal operations
Implement innovations that result in a financially sustainable organization

Overview

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers eight applied bachelor’s degrees, 43 associate degrees, and 91 professional certificates in 42 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

LWTech directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill, and Medina. LWTech also serves students from outside our service area, as well as students from around the world.

Academics

Lake Washington Institute of Technology's primary purpose is to prepare people for employment, career change, or upgrading occupational skills. All technical courses offer job-related learning experiences and basic education skills, which are needed and in demand by the current job market. Most students enroll in courses which operate on an open-entry, open-exit system.

Training is available in more than 40 areas of instruction, with more than 100 degree and certificate options. LWTech also offers the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) program, the first in Washington State. BTAD offers professionals working in the design field the opportunity to earn a four-year degree while obtaining management and supervisory skills

Undergraduate Programs:

https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/

High School Completion/Associate

https://www.lwtech.edu/InternationalHSCompletion

Intensive English Program

https://www.lwtech.edu/admissions/international/future-students/programs-degrees/intensive-english-program/

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