Hello, Seattle

Seattle is a city of self-starters who believe that anything is possible when we work together.

We’re adventurous and entrepreneurial, caffeinated and connected. This global epicenter of innovation is an international hub for turning ideas into action, and the UW is at the heart of it. Whether you’re into art or food, history or tech, city living or the outdoors, there’s a community for you here.

  • BOOM TOWN, The Seattle area has a population of about 4 million residents and is one of the fastest growing cities in America.

    BOOM TOWN

    The Seattle area has a population of about 4 million residents and is one of the fastest growing cities in America.

  • #1 STATE IN THE NATION, “The Best States ranking of U.S. states draws on thousands of data points to measure how well states are performing for their citizens.” — U.S. News & World Report, 2021

    #1 STATE IN THE NATION

    “The Best States ranking of U.S. states draws on thousands of data points to measure how well states are performing for their citizens.” — U.S. News & World Report, 2021

  • FEEL THE POWDER, Enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding less than an hour's drive from Seattle.

    FEEL THE POWDER

    Enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding less than an hour's drive from Seattle.

  • BIG CITY, BIG BRAINS, Eight out of ten newcomers to Seattle have a college degree.

    BIG CITY, BIG BRAINS

    Eight out of ten newcomers to Seattle have a college degree.

  • PIKE PLACE MARKET, The iconic, historic Pike Place Market offers a colorful array of farm-fresh foods, crafts, curiosities and more, in the heart of downtown overlooking Elliott Bay.

    PIKE PLACE MARKET

    The iconic, historic Pike Place Market offers a colorful array of farm-fresh foods, crafts, curiosities and more, in the heart of downtown overlooking Elliott Bay.

  • SEATTLE LOVES SPORTS, This year we welcome our newest pro team, the NHL’s Kraken, who join the Mariners (baseball), Sounders and Reign (soccer), the 2014 Super Bowl–winning Seahawks and four-time WNBA champions Seattle Storm.

    SEATTLE LOVES SPORTS

    This year we welcome our newest pro team, the NHL’s Kraken, who join the Mariners (baseball), Sounders and Reign (soccer), the 2014 Super Bowl–winning Seahawks and four-time WNBA champions Seattle Storm.

  • MUSIC AND ARTS FESTS, With 100+ festivals each year, including the renowned Bumbershoot and Northwest Folklife music fests and Seattle International Film Festival, the city is home to iconic live-performance venues such as the Crocodile and the Showbox.

    MUSIC AND ARTS FESTS

    With 100+ festivals each year, including the renowned Bumbershoot and Northwest Folklife music fests and Seattle International Film Festival, the city is home to iconic live-performance venues such as the Crocodile and the Showbox.

  • BEAUTIFUL SUMMERS, Despite its rainy image, Seattle summer days are often sunny and dry.

    BEAUTIFUL SUMMERS

    Despite its rainy image, Seattle summer days are often sunny and dry.

  • GET OUTSIDE, Seattle is a great place to get active outdoors, with easy access to parks, forests, mountains and water.

    GET OUTSIDE

    Seattle is a great place to get active outdoors, with easy access to parks, forests, mountains and water.

  • ADVENTURE AWAITS, The UW is about 4 miles (6 km) from the city center — arrive downtown in 9 minutes via light rail.

    ADVENTURE AWAITS

    The UW is about 4 miles (6 km) from the city center — arrive downtown in 9 minutes via light rail.

  • PICTURE PERFECT, With 200 miles of shoreline and 400 city parks, you'll never run out of spots to explore.

    PICTURE PERFECT

    With 200 miles of shoreline and 400 city parks, you'll never run out of spots to explore.

  • ESPRESSO YOURSELF, Seattle is passionate about coffee. The birthplace of Starbucks has some of the country’s best and most famous coffeehouses.

    ESPRESSO YOURSELF

    Seattle is passionate about coffee. The birthplace of Starbucks has some of the country’s best and most famous coffeehouses.

  • A CITY OF ART, You'll find public art wherever you go — throughout each neighborhood, at every light-rail station and at the arts hub of Seattle Center.

    A CITY OF ART

    You'll find public art wherever you go — throughout each neighborhood, at every light-rail station and at the arts hub of Seattle Center.

  • HEALTHY LIVING, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health.

    HEALTHY LIVING

    WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health.

  • A FOODIE'S PARADISE, From seafood fresh off the boat to locavore vegan delights to a dazzling array of international cuisines, you'll find eats for every appetite.

    A FOODIE'S PARADISE

    From seafood fresh off the boat to locavore vegan delights to a dazzling array of international cuisines, you'll find eats for every appetite.

The U District

The University of Washington anchors the U District neighborhood. Up and down 45th Street, Brooklyn/Roosevelt and “The Ave” (University Way NE) you’ll find everything you need, from shops and restaurants to activities and essential services.

udistrictseattle.com

Visit Seattle

Learn more about Seattle activities, lodging, restaurants and other attractions.

visitseattle.org

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

With flights across the state and around the globe, Sea-Tac (as the locals call it) connects the world to campus by light rail or a short drive.

SEA airport website