Driven by a determination to transform our world, the University of Washington seeks solutions to today’s global challenges, from autism and Ebola to poverty and environmental sustainability. One of the world’s leading public research universities, the UW’s engaged community of students and faculty are united by a steadfast belief in what’s possible.
With multiple campuses in the Seattle region, the University of Washington is consistently rated one of the top universities in the United States and the world. It ranked 11th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 ranking of best global universities, and it boasts top-ranked programs in computer science, education, medicine, public affairs and more.
At the UW, innovation is an imperative. The University of Washington was recently named the most innovative public university in the U.S. by Reuters. The UW ranks among the top universities for technology start-ups, with 21 new companies launched in 2017.