4.2 out of 5 (25 ratings / 18 reviews) Seattle, Washington, United States
The University of Washington educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by cutting-edge scholarship.
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (66)
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Art
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Asia Studies
- Bachelor Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. Classics
- Bachelor Comparative Religion
- B.A. Composition
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Danish
- B.A. Drama
- B.A. Ethnomusicology
- Bachelor European Studies
- B.A. Finnish
- B.A. French Studies
- B.A. German
- B.A. Greek
- B.M. Guitar
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor History and Philosophy of Science
- BDes Industrial Design
- B.A. Instrumental
- BDes Interaction Design
- Bachelor International Studies
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.M. Jazz Studies
- Bachelor Jewish Studies
- B.A. Korean
- B.A. Latin
- Bachelor Latin America and Caribbean Studies
- Bachelor Linguistics
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Near Eastern Studies
- B.A. Norwegian
- BM Organ
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.M. Piano
- B.A. Spanish
- B.M. Strings
- B.A. Swedish
- B.M. Voice
Social Sciences (52)
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asia Studies
- Bachelor Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- B.A. Danish
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- Bachelor Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies
- Bachelor European Studies
- B.A. Finnish
- B.A. French Studies
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. German
- Bachelor International Studies
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- Bachelor Jewish Studies
- B.A. Korean
- Bachelor Latin America and Caribbean Studies
- B.A. Law and Policy
- B.A. Near Eastern Studies
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A. Norwegian
- B.A. Philosophy
- Bachelor Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Real Estate
- B.A. Social Welfare
- B.A. Social Welfare
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Swedish
Arts, Design & Architecture (28)
- B.A. Architectural Design
- B.A. Architecture
- B.A. Art
- B.A. Art History
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. Composition
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Drama
- B.A. Ethnomusicology
- B.M. Guitar
- BDes Industrial Design
- B.A. Instrumental
- BDes Interaction Design
- B.M. Jazz Studies
- B.A. Music
- BM Organ
- B.M. Piano
- B.M. Strings
- B.A. Urban Studies
- B.M. Voice
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (21)
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- B.A. Architecture
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Sciences
- BA / BSc Biochemistry
- BA / BS Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- BA / BSc Earth and Space Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (18)
- B.A. Architecture
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Information Technology
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (15)
- Bachelor Aquatic and Fishery Science
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Sciences
- BA / BSc Earth and Space Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Health
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- Bachelor Environmental Studies
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Oceanography
- Bachelor Political Science
- B.A. Urban Studies
Business & Management (7)
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Information Technology
- B.Sc. Mathematics
Medicine & Health (7)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Health
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.A. Psychology
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- B.Sc. Real Estate
- B.A. Social Welfare
- B.A. Social Welfare
- B.A. Sociology
Computer Science & IT (5)
Law (5)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- B.A. Law and Policy
- Bachelor Law, Societies, and Justice
- B.A. Social Welfare
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- Bachelor Aquatic and Fishery Science
- B.A. Oceanography
Education & Training (2)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
Education
The UW’s colleges and schools offer 1,800 undergraduate courses each quarter.We confer more than 12,000 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees annually.
Research
The Office of Research will create an outstanding climate of support for University of Washington researchers, broadly enabling stellar research advances.
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
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
8 2
2020
10
2019
10
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
16 -2
2019
14
2018
14
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
29 -3
2020
26 2
2019
28
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
2021
72 -4
2020
68 -2
2019
66
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
Housing services
A variety of housing options are available at the UW. Offering traditional residence halls, the newest state-of-the-art facilities, apartment-style living and fraternity and sorority housing, there is something for everyone.
Library services
- Articles & Research Databases
- E-Journals
- Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
- E-Newspapers, Media, Maps & More
- Research Guides
- Citation Styles & Tools
- Course Reserves
- Collections & Archives
Medical services
UW-Seattle offers a wide range of health and wellness services, from exceptional medical care and counseling services to recreation classes, safety resources, peer health advocacy, trainings and more. Some services on this site are limited to currently matriculated UW-Seattle students, while others are open to faculty, staff and the general public.
Student Life
Campus life
The UW is a multi-campus university in Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell, as well as a world-class academic medical center.
Student clubs
Some of the student associations available:
- HCDE Student Associations
- HCDE Graduate Student Association
- The HCDE Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Undergraduate Student Association
- The Human Centered Design & Engineering Undergraduate Student Association (HCDESA)
- UW Japanese Student Association
Accreditation
The University of Washington is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is a member of the Association of American Universities. Individual schools and colleges are members of the various accrediting association in their respective fields. Currently enrolled or prospective students should contact the Office of the Registrar to review accreditation documents for the University and the respective departments to review programmatic accreditation documents.
Student Reviews
Virtual Learning
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have been attending virtually but so far I am satisfied.
My heart is full of passion in my heart to study more about Nutrition.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I did well in the area that I was willing to study but I had some difficulties to concentrate on some courses that wasn't interested to me.
In challenging times,
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was an excellent university and I got on well with most of my professors. I felt challenged but was also able to devote time to myself and my academic interests outside of a strict university setting. Even with Covid-19 directed remote classrooms, the content was relevant and engaging.
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