PhD in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (PhD)

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.

This is a four-year, direct-entry Doctor of Nursing Practice program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. The program includes prelicensure coursework to prepare students for RN licensure, followed by doctoral coursework and clinical training in an advanced practice specialty.

Study areas include acute care, primary care, psychiatric mental health, women's health, midwifery.

A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required in each prerequisite course.

The programme totals about 117 credit hours. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.