Seattle Pacific University is a private Christian university on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, beside the ship canal. It's known for nursing, business, psychology, education and engineering, with small classes. Amazon, Microsoft and Seattle's tech scene are a short bus ride away.
Seattle, Washington, United States
Official website: spu.edu
1891 in Seattle
North slope of Queen Anne, beside the ship canal
Around 3,000 students
$36,000 – $42,000
International students, before scholarships
$20,000 – $26,000
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 spu.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
A small campus in the middle of Seattle.
Nursing with city hospital placements.
Christian community and small classes.
Graduates join Seattle's tech, health and business employers.
Computer science graduates qualify for extended STEM OPT.
Nursing graduates join Seattle hospitals.
Undergrad
15 Feb 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill, near Fremont and the canal.
Seattle has a huge tech job market, lots of rain and high rent.
Form I-20 issued by Seattle Pacific 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
SPU's Early Action deadline is 15 November 2026 and Regular Decision is 15 February 2027.
Undergraduates start in the fall. The MBA starts in fall and winter.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Seattle Pacific University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Nursing, business administration, computer science and the MBA are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.5.
Yes. SPU offers merit scholarships to international students.
