Washington University creates an environment to encourage and support an ethos of wide-ranging exploration. Washington University’s faculty and staff strive to enhance the lives and livelihoods of students, the people of the greater St. Louis community, the country, and the world.
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (23)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Arabic
- Bachelor Archaeology
- Bachelor Art History and Archaeology
- B.A. Communication Design
- B.Sc. Communications
- Bachelor East Asian Studies
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Economics and Strategy
- Bachelor International and Area Studies
- B.Sc. Managerial Economics
- Bachelor Philosophy (Law and Policy Track)
- Bachelor Political Science
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Urban Studies
Humanities (18)
- Bachelor Applied Linguistics
- Bachelor Comparative Arts
- Bachelor Comparative Literature
- B.Sc. English
- Bachelor English Literature
- Bachelor English Literature: Creative Writing
- Bachelor Germanic Languages and Literatures
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor Latin American Studies
- Bachelor Linguistics
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Philosophy (Law and Policy Track)
- Bachelor Philosophy - Research Track
- Bachelor Religious Studies
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.A. Art (Painting)
- B.A. Art (Photography)
- B.A. Art (Printmaking)
- B.A. Art (Sculpture)
- Bachelor Art History and Archaeology
- B.A. Communication Design
- Bachelor Dance
- Bachelor Drama
- B.A. Fashion Design
- Bachelor Film and Media Studies
- Bachelor Fine Arts in Art
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Urban Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12)
- Bachelor Biology
- Bachelor Biology (Neuroscience Track)
- Bachelor Biology: Ecology and Evolution
- Bachelor Chemistry
- Bachelor Chemistry - Biochemistry
- Bachelor Mathematics
- Bachelor Physics
Engineering & Technology (9)
- Bachelor Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Systems Science and Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- Bachelor Biology: Ecology and Evolution
- Bachelor Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Bachelor Environmental Earth Sciences
- B.Sc. Sustainability
Business & Management (2)
- B.Sc. Communications
Computer Science & IT (2)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Education & Training (2)
- B.Sc. Education
- Bachelor Educational Studies
Medicine & Health (2)
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.Sc. Journalism
Law (1)
- Bachelor Philosophy (Law and Policy Track)
About
History
In 1853, prominent St. Louis merchant Wayman Crow and his pastor, William Greenleaf Eliot Jr., concerned about the lack of institutions of higher learning in the growing midwest, led the founding of Washington University in St. Louis.
Education
As a research university dedicated to challenging faculty and students to create new knowledge for an ever-changing world, Washington University in St. Louis offers the highest quality academic programs.
Research
The research endeavor at Washington University in St. Louis is among the worlds most productive and effective.Research at Washington University thrives on a rich history of success, deep support from many sources, well-established collaborations with industry and academic colleagues and most importantly engaged faculty, students and staff who work across disciplines, departments and schools in the energetic pursuit of new and practical knowledge.As Chancellor Mark Wrighton has said, Washington University is among the few institutions positioned to meet national and global imperatives in energy, environment, security, health and economic prosperity. The university takes its responsibility seriously.
Career
The Career Center at Washington University helps students translate their studies and interests into careers of passion and purpose, while connecting employers with talented students who are the leaders of tomorrow.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
22 -2
2018
20
2017
20
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
31 1
2019
32
2018
32
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
52 2
2019
54 -4
2018
50
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
108 -8
2019
100
2018
100
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Washington Universitys pursuit of new knowledge begins even before students enter college and continues at every level through post-doctoral training.Virtually all faculty members engage in important research activities, including scholarly and creative endeavors that complement their strong commitment to teaching.These activities contribute to a mentoring environment in which undergraduates and graduate students may work alongside their professors on new discoveries and new understandings.
Student Life
Campus life
The Danforth Campus sits at the convergence of the city of St. Louis, Clayton and University City, and the Medical Center is in the bustling Central West End neighborhood.
Accreditation
Washington University in St. Louis has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association (NCA) since 1913.Accreditation ensures Washington Universitys compliance with all rules and requirements issued by the HLC/NCA concerning changes of and additions to WUSTLs academic programs.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university is very diverse and open. Though the location cannot be compared to other big cities like Chicago or New York, I feel extremely focus on my studying here. I spent a lot of time to read and test, which help you to form your own idea about what you want to do in the future. It is a great and somehow necessary experience in one's life in my opinion.
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