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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.
Wenatchee, WA
I kicked off my Husky journey in the Honors program, leading me to value experiential learning and interdisciplinary study early on in college. Here, I’ve almost aggressively pursued a range of ...
I kicked off my Husky journey in the Honors program, leading me to value experiential learning and interdisciplinary study early on in college. Here, I’ve almost aggressively pursued a range of ...
Evelyn
B.S., Biology; B.A., Philosophy; Interdisciplinary Honors Program
Issaquah, WA
Through my non-profit work, community service and research, I have come to understand the important role that mentorship plays in helping one push past obstacles and transcend learning barriers. I ...
Through my non-profit work, community service and research, I have come to understand the important role that mentorship plays in helping one push past obstacles and transcend learning barriers. I ...
Liam
Biology (Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental)
Sammamish, WA
My time at UW is defined by the communities I entered: bioengineering, research and journalism. Learning within these networks, I know not to limit my curiosity to the job at hand, but to gain ...
My time at UW is defined by the communities I entered: bioengineering, research and journalism. Learning within these networks, I know not to limit my curiosity to the job at hand, but to gain ...
Vidhi
Bioengineering
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