Cheney is a small college town on the farmland south-west of Spokane, and Eastern Washington University is the heart of it. The public university, founded in 1882, is known for computer science, cybersecurity, business, education and health sciences, with some programmes taught in Spokane. Its football team plays on the red turf at Roos Field.
Cheney, Washington, United States
Official website: ewu.edu
1882
Public university in Washington
Cheney, near Spokane
$26,000 – $30,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ewu.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Cybersecurity
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12-24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
The red football field at Roos Field.
Computer science and cybersecurity with small classes.
Low living costs close to Spokane.
Graduates join employers across the Spokane region, from healthcare systems to software firms.
Computing graduates also head west to Seattle's technology companies.
F-1 graduates can work on OPT; STEM degrees add a 24-month extension.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Residence halls, a recreation centre and the red field are all within walking distance of Cheney's small main street.
Buses run to downtown Spokane in about half an hour. Spokane has the river falls, cheap rent by West Coast standards and ski hills within reach.
Form I-20 issued by Eastern Washington University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
EWU reviews international applications on a rolling basis. Apply by May for fall so there is time for the I-20 and the visa appointment.
Fall is the main intake, and many programmes also admit students for later terms in the academic year.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Eastern Washington University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, cybersecurity and the MBA are popular with international students. Undergraduates need school results with IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61; graduate programmes ask for a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
EWU offers merit scholarships for new international undergraduates based on grades. Graduate students can apply for assistantships in their department.
