History
- 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.
Education
- The UW’s colleges and schools offer 1,800 undergraduate courses each quarter.We confer more than 12,000 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees annually.
Research
- The Office of Research will create an outstanding climate of support for University of Washington researchers, broadly enabling stellar research advances.
- The Office of Research is led by the Vice Provost for Research and oversees three administrative units: Human Subjects Division (HSD), Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and Office of Research Information Services (ORIS).
- We have two research units: The Applied Physics Laboratory and the Washington National Primate Research Center.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (9)
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Construction Management
- M.B.A. Hybrid MBA
- M.Sc. Information Management
- Master Sustainable Transportation
- M.B.A. Technology Management
Engineering & Technology (6)
Medicine & Health (5)
Computer Science & IT (4)
Social Sciences (4)
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.B.A. Hybrid MBA
Education & Training (2)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- M.Sc. Physics
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Humanities (1)
- Bachelor Integrated Social Sciences
Law (1)
Housing services
- A variety of housing options are available at the UW.
- Offering traditional residence halls, the newest state-of-the-art facilities, apartment-style living and fraternity and sorority housing, there is something for everyone.
Library services
- Articles & Research Databases
- E-Journals
- Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
- E-Newspapers, Media, Maps & More
- Research Guides
- Citation Styles & Tools
- Course Reserves
- Collections & Archives
Medical services
- UW-Seattle offers a wide range of health and wellness services, from exceptional medical care and counseling services to recreation classes, safety resources, peer health advocacy, trainings and more.
- Some services on this site are limited to currently matriculated UW-Seattle students, while others are open to faculty, staff and the general public.
Campus life
- 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.
Student clubs
Some of the student associations available:
- HCDE Student Associations
- HCDE Graduate Student Association
- The HCDE Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Undergraduate Student Association
- The Human Centered Design & Engineering Undergraduate Student Association (HCDESA)
- UW Japanese Student Association
- The University of Washington is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
- Individual schools and colleges are members of the various accrediting association in their respective fields.
- Currently enrolled or prospective students should contact the Office of the Registrar to review accreditation documents for the University and the respective departments to review programmatic accreditation documents.