University of Washington was founded in 1861. Today, it offers over 250 degrees within 150 departments programs across 18 colleges and schools. The University operates and manages two major medical centers: UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.

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Intensive Daytime Programs. Those student who is a non-native speaker of English, and want to improve his/her English for academic study or for the profession, there are several programs. Some focus on language skills. Others focus on content areas and language development. These programs provide instruction for 20 hours a week. These courses are:
- Advanced Academic Preparation Skills (AAPS) - $2,730
- Business English Internship Class - $3,160
- Business for International Professionals Certificate Program - $3,660
- Campus Intensive English Program (IEP) - $3180
- Downtown Intensive English Program - $3180
- English for Heritage Language Speakers Program -
- English for Tourism & Hospitality (ETH) - $3,560
- English Language Fellow Program
- Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate Program -  $3,660
- Intensive Business English Program (IBEP) - $3280
- Summer Institute in English for Business & Law (SIEBL) -  $3,850

Evening/Weekend Programs. There is a number of evening and weekend classes to meet the needs and interests of non-native English speakers. Anyone in the community may take these courses. There are no special requirements to enroll in these classes, but the applicant should be an intermediate to advanced speaker of English. Classes focus on language and test-preparation skills. They are taught by professionally trained and experienced teachers. Students receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for these courses. These courses are:
- Advanced Conversation - $765
- IELTS Preparation - $765
- Advanced Grammar Review - $390
- Pronunciation - $490
- TOEFL Preparation - $765