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University of Washington

Seattle Campus, Seattle United States

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# 76QS World University Rankings

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About University of Washington

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...
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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.

About University of Washington

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...
Read more

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.

Available programmes

Social Sciences and Management (2)

Bachelor of Arts in Early Care & Education

Bachelor of Arts in Early Care & Education

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Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Sciences

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Arts and Humanities (3)

Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management

Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management

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Master of Science in Computational Linguistics

Master of Science in Computational Linguistics

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Master of Sustainable Transportation

Master of Sustainable Transportation

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Business and Management (1)

Master of Science in Computational Finance & Risk Management

Master of Science in Computational Finance & Risk Management

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Engineering and Technology (5)

Master of Aerospace Engineering

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure

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Master of Science in Construction Management

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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (1)

Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering

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Natural Sciences (1)

Master of Science in Applied & Computational Mathematics

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Social Sciences and Management (4)

Master of Education in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis

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Master of Library & Information Science

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Master of Science in Clinical Informatics & Patient-Centered Technologies

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Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics

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University information

Total students

45,728

UG students

69%

PG students

31%

International students

7,909

UG students

56%

PG students

44%

Total faculty staff

8,220

Domestic staff

92%

Int'l staff

8%

Rankings & Ratings

University of Washington is one of the top public universities in Seattle, United States. It is ranked #76 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

#76
QS World University Rankings
#2
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#=239
QS Sustainability Ranking

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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

Ranking criteria

Overall

65.3

Academic Reputation

81.9

Citations per Faculty

78.8

Employment Outcomes

68.7

Employer Reputation

55.5

Faculty Student Ratio

28.6

International Faculty Ratio

11

International Research Network

95.6

International Student Ratio

32.8

Sustainability

66.5

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#76
QS World University Rankings
#2
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#=239
QS 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

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Campus locations

Campus Name

Seattle Campus Campus (Main Campus)

Seattle Campus Campus (Main Campus)

Bothell Campus Campus

Tacoma Campus Campus

Main Campus

Seattle Campus Campus

1959 NE Pacific St

Seattle

US

98005

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