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    Seattle University

    PhD in Nursing Practice

    Seattle, United States4 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • Tuition 15% below the typical PhD
    • Applications currently open

    Introduction

    Seattle University, located in the dynamic city of Seattle, United States, offers a student-centered, Jesuit education with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and career readiness. Founded in 1891, the university enrolls about 7,268 students across undergraduate and graduate programs and offers 177 distinct programs spanning business, law, health sciences, liberal arts, and more. Its urban location places students near major employers in technology, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.

    The university provides a personalized learning environment with accessible faculty, career services, and experiential learning opportunities such as internships, service learning, and community partnerships. International students join a welcoming campus community with support for academic advising, visa guidance, and cultural integration. Seattle's vibrant economy creates internship and employment prospects, and the university's programs are designed to foster professional skills, ethical leadership, and civic engagement.

    Students benefit from small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and a network of industry connections in the Seattle region. Seattle University helps students build practical experience while encouraging reflection and social impact, making it a strong option for international applicants seeking a balanced education that combines professional preparation with values-driven learning. Prospective students should find the campus atmosphere collaborative and oriented toward career outcomes.

    About the Program

    The PhD in Nursing Practice at Seattle University is a 4-year degree for students with a Master's degree. It helps students become experts in nursing practice.

    The curriculum covers subjects like nursing research, theory, and leadership. Students develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. They also get hands-on experience through clinical practice and research projects.

    Graduates can work as Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Educators, Nurse Researchers, or Healthcare Administrators. They can work in hospitals, clinics, universities, or research institutions.

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    This program's tuition is 15% below the typical PhD in the United States.

    The median annual fee for that cohort is27,366 USD per year, a comparison figure across 16,213 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    85–95

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    TOEFL iBT
    46–59
    PTE Academic
    42–49
    CEFR level
    B1/B2
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