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At the University of Washington, we aim to be the greatest public university in the world — as measured by our impact. Join us to unleash potential, create beauty and spark action. Together, we can create a world of good.
We want to learn about you.
The UW values the diversity of experience, culture and talent of our students. You aren’t just a GPA and a set of test scores. We want to know more.
Transfer application opens December 15
deadline February 15
Rankings
#4
U.S. Public Institutions
Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2020
#5
World’s Most Innovative University
Reuters, 2019
#1
Public Universities that Pay Off the Most
CNBC, 2019
Academics
At the UW, we see things differently. That goes for majors, too. What ignites your love for learning?
Costs
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to attend the UW. Finances should not be a barrier to getting a world-class education.
Student Life
Your Husky Experience doesn’t end when you leave the classroom. The time you spend outside of class can be just as transformative.
Gig Harbor, WA
A love for the land and background in agriculture has shaped the way that I look at the world, as well as informed my educational path. My studies in Urban Design and Planning at the UW have allowed ...
A love for the land and background in agriculture has shaped the way that I look at the world, as well as informed my educational path. My studies in Urban Design and Planning at the UW have allowed ...
Catarina
B.A., Community, Environment, & Planning
Austin, TX
I came to UW with a mission to improve healthcare and medicine using tools available to everyone. My talents rest at the intersection of biology and computer science, which I exercise as a biomedical ...
I came to UW with a mission to improve healthcare and medicine using tools available to everyone. My talents rest at the intersection of biology and computer science, which I exercise as a biomedical ...
Caleb
B.S., Bioengineering, B.S., Computer Science
North Bend, WA
My journey at UW has been about exploration and has opened my eyes to the vast amount of ways I can be involved in my local community. These experiences have encouraged me to question what I want to ...
My journey at UW has been about exploration and has opened my eyes to the vast amount of ways I can be involved in my local community. These experiences have encouraged me to question what I want to ...
Rachel
B.A., Public Health – Global Health, B.A., Political Science
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