Experience Seattle!

Region: United States • Subregion: West • City: Seattle

A city of food, drink, music, and outside activities, whatever the weather, Seattle has a legendary status. The birthplace of Starbucks, Amazon, Expedia, and Microsoft, it also inspired Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and Death Cab for Cutie artists as they grew up in this capital of Washington state. Its impressive rainy days make Seattle a beautifully lush city, surrounded by parkland and evergreen forests and the stunning Puget Sound.

Population: 741,000

Native language: English

Climate: Continental

Type of area:

Mountains

Oceanside

Highly diverse population

Green

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Student Health & Safety

We champion health, safety, and security. As part of IES Abroad, the largest study abroad organization in the United States, we have set the standard for health and safety in study abroad for decades. We plan for the ‘what if’, so you can get on with the experience of a lifetime.

International Health Insurance

International health insurance included in the cost of your program

24/7 Emergency Phone Support

Total coverage to support you while traveling and in your new city

Location-Specific Information

Health and safety information prepared based on your destination

Health In Your Language

Highly trained multilingual staff to connect you to healthcare providers

Secure Housing

Quality, safe, secure housing within close proximity to your classes

Dedicated Expertise

Protection by a Dean of Students Office advocating for your interests