Home Universities University of Washington
Seattle Campus, Seattle United States
Request More DetailsShortlist
Request More DetailsShortlist
# 76QS World University Rankings
2Undergraduate programs
15Postgraduate programs
Find your perfect Course!
Find my course
About University of Washington
The University of Washington (UW) is one of the world’s preeminent public universities. Our impact on individuals, our region and the world is profound — whether we are launching young people into a boundless future or confronting the grand challenges of our time through undaunted research and scholarship. Ranked No. 10 in the world in Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s 2015 rankings, the UW educates more than 54,000 students annually. We turn ideas into impact and transform lives and our world.
Global Innovation Exchange
The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a global partnership between major research universities and innovative corporations to develop thought leaders in innovation. The first two academic partners are the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with initial partner support from Microsoft. GIX pioneers new forms of teaching and learning by connecting world-class learners and faculty with research-led companies and non-profits to collaborate on solutions to global challenges.
GIX extends far beyond the walls of the Seattle-area facilities, attracting participants and encouraging collaboration unlimited by geography or discipline. Through project-based learning, students, researchers and industry professionals create solutions to pressing global challenges such as health, sustainability and social innovation.
About University of Washington
The University of Washington (UW) is one of the world’s preeminent public universities. Our impact on individuals, our region and the world is profound — whether we are launching young people into a boundless future or confronting the grand challenges of our time through undaunted research and scholarship. Ranked No. 10 in the world in Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s 2015 rankings, the UW educates more than 54,000 students annually. We turn ideas into impact and transform lives and our world.
Global Innovation Exchange
The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a global partnership between major research universities and innovative corporations to develop thought leaders in innovation. The first two academic partners are the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with initial partner support from Microsoft. GIX pioneers new forms of teaching and learning by connecting world-class learners and faculty with research-led companies and non-profits to collaborate on solutions to global challenges.
GIX extends far beyond the walls of the Seattle-area facilities, attracting participants and encouraging collaboration unlimited by geography or discipline. Through project-based learning, students, researchers and industry professionals create solutions to pressing global challenges such as health, sustainability and social innovation.
Available programs
- BachelorUG
- MasterPG
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.
Social Sciences and Management(1)
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
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.
Arts and Humanities(6)
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
Business and Management(6)
::type_cta_button::View Details
Engineering and Technology(6)
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
Life Sciences and Medicine(6)
::type_cta_button::View Details
Natural Sciences(6)
::type_cta_button::View Details
Social Sciences and Management(6)
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
::type_cta_button::View Details
University information
- Admission
Bachelor
1310+
3+
6+
76+
Master
650+
3+
120+
44,278
68%
32%
7,403
59%
41%
8,718
91%
9%
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Download Scholarship Guide
Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
University of Washington is one of the top public universities in Seattle, United States. It is ranked #76 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
- #76QS World University Rankings
- #3QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- #236QS Sustainability Ranking
QS World University Rankings
- Chart
- Data
- 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
View all rankings data
Campus locations
- Seattle Campus,Washington,United States
- Bothell Campus,Washington,United States
- Tacoma Campus,Washington,United States
Similar Universities
Penn State University: Smeal College of Business
University Park, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
8
Available
programs
View Details
Hult International Business School
Cambridge, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
15
Available
programs
View Details
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, United States
# 701-750
QS World University
Rankings
19
Available
programs
View Details
San Ignacio University
Doral, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
-
Available
programs
View Details
Drexel University - College of Engineering
Philadelphia, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
32
Available
programs
View Details
The Grainger College of Engineering
Urbana, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
79
Available
programs
View Details
Seton Hall University
South Orange, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
57
Available
programs
View Details
Pace University - New York
New York, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
184
Available
programs
View Details
Simon Business School, University of Rochester
Rochester, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
10
Available
programs
View Details
John Hopkins Carey Business School
Baltimore, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
31
Available
programs
View Details
University of Washingtonbasic PublicVery High5no7403XL667