Global Connections ลงเรียน 1 ปีร่วมกันกับ Undergraduate มีทั้งวิชาหลักและวิชาเลือก วีซ่านักเรียนการันตีผ่านง่ายแบบปริญญาตรีโทเอก
Courses
Students in the Global Connections program take a combination of international studies courses, undergraduate electives and Academic English program courses depending on their English proficiency level.
Upcoming Sessions กำหนดการเปิดเรียนเดือนกันยายน 2568 นี้
Autumn 2025
Starts Sep 18, 2025 (1–4 quarters)
Priority deadline: Jun 1, 2025
After the priority deadline, applications may continue to be accepted on a space-available basis. If you wish to apply after the priority deadline, please email us and we will be happy to speak with you about availability.
Program Courses
These courses are designed specifically for the Global Connections program to facilitate innovative learning experiences.
Advising Seminar: Strategies for American University Success
This seminar provides you with the knowledge and resources you’ll need to succeed in your university classes. You’ll learn skills to become more resilient and take ownership over your study-abroad experience. Topics include campus and community resources, time and energy management, resilience, academic standards of conduct, cultural and classroom expectations and more. The seminar may have both online and in-class components. Participation is required for all students in the first quarter of the program.
International Studies Courses
The following is a list of special international studies courses that have previously been offered by the Jackson School. These courses are open both to Global Connections students and UW students. Course offerings are subject to change, and not all of these courses will be available in a particular quarter.
- JSIS 278: Diaspora Communities in Seattle & Beyond
- JSIS 278: Global Trade & Disruptive Technologies
- JSIS 305: Changing Generations in Japan & East Asia
- JSIS 478: Energy in East Asia: Regional Issues, Global Implications
- JSIS 478: Global Cities, Utopia & the Environment
- JSIS 478: Global Impact of Smart Technologies
- JSIS 478: Global Sustainability Movements
- JSIS 478: Institutions, Growth & the Environment
- JSIS B 307: Digital Storytelling & Global Citizenship
- JSIS B 352: Sustainability & Global Business
- JSIS B 361: The Rise of a Global Language
- JSIS 490: Economic Diplomacy: Government, Foreign Policy & the Global Economy
Elective Courses
As a Global Connections student in UW undergraduate credit courses, you should expect to be academically challenged by the professors and by your U.S. and international peers. Most courses meet for about five hours each week. Some courses include a quiz section, which allows you to meet with the professor or teaching assistant in smaller groups.
Registration for electives is on a space-available basis, and final enrollments are determined during the first week of the quarter. Student options may be limited by conflicts with other required courses. Global Connections program staff will help you with the registration process.
The following are examples of elective courses that have previously been offered. Course offerings are subject to change, and not all of these courses will be available in a particular quarter.
- ENGL 213: Modern & Postmodern Literature
- GWSS 290: Special Topics in Women Studies
- HSTAA 230: Race & Power in America
- HSTEU 113: Europe & the Modern World
- LING 200: Introduction to Linguistic Thought
- MKTG 301: Marketing Concepts
- POL S 202: Introduction to American Politics
- POL S 427: International Political Economy
- PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology
หลังจากเห็นหน้าตารายวิชาที่สามารถเลือกวิชาบังคับและวิชาเลือกร่วมเรียนกับนักเรียนอเมริกัน ทาง Ms. Darya เล่าให้ฟังว่าหลักสูตรนี้เพิ่งเปิดได้เมื่อปีที่ผ่านมา และเป็นหลักสูตรยอดนิยมที่สุด โดยมีจุดเด่น คร่าวๆ ดังนี้
1 ยังไม่มีนร ไทย เลยสักครั้งตั้งแต่หลัง Covid-19
2 Nationality mixed มากกว่า 17 ชาติ
3 จบเเล้วขอ OPT ทำงานหนึ่งปีเต็มแบบถูกกฏหมาย
4 ลงเรียนต่อ Global Business เพิ่มขึ้นได้โดยไม่ต้องสอบภาษาใหม่
Course Length and Schedule
Global Connections admits new students to begin studies in Autumn quarter. You can choose to study for three months (one quarter), six months (two quarters) or nine months (three quarters).
During the first quarter, you’ll be enrolled in a preparatory advising seminar designed to help you succeed in your classes. The rest of your course schedule is based on course availability and your academic goals and interests.
| TOEFL Score | 76 |
| IELTS Score | 6.0 |
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Note: Number in parentheses indicates how many credits each course is worth. Numbers with an asterisk (*) indicate the course earns continuing education units (CEUs) rather than credits. Recognition of CEUs varies by institution.
What You’ll Do
- Improve your academic English language skills through reading, writing and classroom participation
- Earn undergraduate* academic credit taking courses alongside UW students
- Deepen your knowledge in international studies, including issues relating to politics, economics and the environment
- Work on assignments that explore creative ways to solve global problems and produce positive change
*Graduate courses (500 and above) aren’t available in Global Connections.
Program Features
- A varied course offering that includes English language instruction and high-quality academic elective courses in subjects such as literature, psychology and history
- An opportunity to take international studies courses, where you’ll learn about current global challenges from different perspectives
- A joint offering by the UW Jackson School of International Studies and UW International & English Language Programs
Cost
The cost information presented below is based on one quarter (3 months) of study in the Global Connections program.
Tuition
| Tuition | $8,585 |
Other Expenses
| Application fee (one-time fee; nonrefundable) | $50 |
| Express mail fee (one-time fee) | $40 |
| International student health insurance plan | $449 |
| Room and board (estimated) | $5,994 |
| Books and supplies (estimated) | $275 |
| Other miscellaneous expenses (estimated) | $755 |
| Estimated Total Per Quarter | $16,148 |
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