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University of Washington

Location

Seattle Campus, Seattle United States

Ranking

# 76QS World University Rankings

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2Undergraduate programs

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15Postgraduate programs

About University of Washington

Since our founding in 1861, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Driven by a mission to serve the greater good, our students, faculty and staff tackle today’s most pressing challenges with courage and creativity, making a difference across Washington state — and around the world.

The UW comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and the region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their fields. As a “best buy” public university, our goal is to make higher education accessible for all.

The University of Washington has been recognized as the #1 most innovative public university in the world and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

The UW receives more federal research dollars than any other U.S. public university and has been home to 7 Nobel Prize winners; 17 MacArthur Fellows; 189 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; and 193 fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

About University of Washington

Since our founding in 1861, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Driven by a mission to serve the greater good, our students, faculty and staff tackle today’s most pressing challenges with courage and creativity, making a difference across Washington state — and around the world.

The UW comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and the region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their fields. As a “best buy” public university, our goal is to make higher education accessible for all.

The University of Washington has been recognized as the #1 most innovative public university in the world and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

The UW receives more federal research dollars than any other U.S. public university and has been home to 7 Nobel Prize winners; 17 MacArthur Fellows; 189 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; and 193 fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Available programs

The University of Washington offers around 180 undergraduate majors, and class sizes are typically below 100. Applications for enrolling the following autumn open on 1 September every year. You’ll need to apply online and pay an application fee. As well as submitting your SAT/ACT test scores and completed writing section (including personal statement), international students will need to submit proof of their English language proficiency and their high school transcript. Tuition fees for international undergraduate students are currently $34,926 per year. 

The University of Washington offers more than 370 graduate programs, offered through its three campuses as well as online. To apply, you should submit your application via the UW’s graduate school. You will require the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, as well as a master’s if you’re applying for a PhD
  • At least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent – some graduate programs may require a higher GPA
  • Proof of English proficiency, if it’s not your first language 
There may be additional requirements depending on your chosen major.

The graduate school recommends that international students budget $26,898 per calendar year for living costs on top of their tuition fees. To help fund your studies, all students are eligible to take part in assistantships. 

University information

Bachelor

1310+
3+
6+
76+

Master

650+
3+
120+
45,728
69%
31%
7,909
56%
44%
8,220
92%
8%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

University of Washington is one of the top public universities in Seattle, United States. It is ranked #76 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #59
  • 2014
    #59
  • 2015
    #=65
  • 2016
    #65
  • 2017
    #59
  • 2018
    #61
  • 2019
    #66
  • 2020
    #68
  • 2021
    #72
  • 2022
    #=85
  • 2023
    #80
  • 2024
    #63
  • 2025
    #76

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