The University of Washington (UW) is a public research university located in Seattle, Washington. Established in 1861, it is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. UW offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States.

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.