Northwest University

Northwest University is a Christian university in Kirkland, Washington, near Seattle, where students can pursue education grounded in faith, academic learning, and career preparation. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through on-campus, online, and hybrid study, as well as international education, College in High School, and the Northwest Partnership Program. Its academic areas include business, education, nursing, health professions, ministry, social and behavioral sciences, arts, sciences, and technology.

Students can choose from programs such as computer science, biology, business administration, psychology, nursing, counseling, music production, organizational leadership, and theology. Northwest also provides financial aid and scholarships, campus visits, student housing, campus ministries, library services, and career-focused learning opportunities. The university says all majors offer real-world internships and emphasizes supportive teaching, personal growth, and service. Its community aims to help students develop their faith, discover their calling, and prepare for meaningful careers. Northwest University has received regional and Christian-college recognition, including rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges listings.