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New faculty’s thousand-mile tour of Washington. The UW Faculty Field Tour — a bus trip spanning five days and more than 1,000 miles — allows new UW faculty members to share their unique perspectives and connect with Washington state’s diverse communities, natural wonders and vital heritage. Read story.
The UW in Seattle features a campus renowned for its beauty in the midst of a vibrant, multicultural city. Find your community among more than 33,000 undergraduate students, learn from award-winning faculty and discover your path with more than 180 majors to choose from. Visit Seattle.
Top-ranked UW graduate and professional programs. The UW’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. View list.
We are a student-centered, right-sized campus with 6,000 students, more than 350 faculty, five schools, more than 50 undergraduate and master’s degree programs, and direct access to the big-school resources of the tri-campus University of Washington. Learn more.
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the world’s leading public research universities. Explore our beautiful 700-acre campus and experience what makes us the leader of the pack — from our world-class medical center and vibrant arts community to our Pac-12 athletics and active student life.
University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,872 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 634 acres.
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States. The university has a 703-acre (284 ha) main campus located in the city's University District. It also has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Tacoma and Bothell.
Discover your purpose. Gain insights on your interests, values, and personality. Explore majors, career paths, and internships that align with your unique gifts. Career assessments.
Explore our colleges, schools and programs. The UW has thriving campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma and robust professional and continuing education programs. Apply to the UW.
This is the University of Washington: a stunning campus in the heart of an energetic, forward-thinking city. Our students are dreamers and doers, and together we tackle big issues with curiosity, compassion and optimism.
