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Serving several area cities and international students

Lake Washington Institute of Technology directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill and Medina.

The college also serves students from outside our service area as well as international students from around the world.

Our location and surroundings

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in the city of Kirkland, off Interstate 405, in northern King County. Kirkland is ten miles east of Seattle, west of Redmond and just north of Bellevue.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland has built a sophisticated, urban lifestyle around the waterfront. More than two miles of waterfront and nearly a quarter of the city's total 10.5 square-mile area is public parks and moorage. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.

The surrounding area offers a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Employment is nearby

Kirkland is Washington state's nineteenth most populated city according to the 2000 census. To the east are the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, to the west, Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula. Portland, Oregon, is three hours south. Vancouver, British Columbia, is two hours north.

The city is close to the major employment centers of Seattle, Bellevue, and major employers like Boeing, PACCAR, and Microsoft.

Kirkland's strong local economy is characterized by a healthy mix of small business, corporate headquarters, light industrial and manufacturing, and a growing base of high-tech, biotech and home-based businesses.

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Kirkland Campus

Information about Lake Washington Institute of Technology's main campus in Kirkland, Washington.

Redmond Campus

The Redmond campus houses the Accounting degree and certificates program. The design of the building reflects the aesthetic beauty of the area while respecting the modern context of Redmond as a center for industry and cutting-edge technology.

Area Hotels

Visiting from out of town? Find a hotel near LWIT's main or Redmond campuses.