The University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is a community of students and teachers—a place where people inspire and are inspired by ideas.
UW faculty members are the people who communicate the knowledge, understanding, and intellectual curiosity that educate and inspire students.
Their teaching and research are known nationally and internationally, helping the UW receive more federal funding for research than any other public university in the United States.
The more than 40,000 students enrolled in the 16 schools and colleges of the UW can choose from more than 100 academic disciplines and 5,000 courses.
The UW is particularly strong in the fields of marine science, environmental issues, and health fields. The Evans School has established close working relationships with other departments and schools on campus through:
The UW also houses a library system that is one of the most innovative and well-integrated electronic information networks in the world. The library contains more than than five million volumes of work, an equal number in microform, several million items in other formats, and more than 50,000 serials.
The UW social scene is an active one with things such as:
The main UW campus in Seattle, where the Evans School is located, is a network of libraries, research centers, classrooms, and offices surrounded by the eye-catching vistas of the Puget Sound and the neighborhoods of north Seattle. On a stroll across the campus, you’ll find:
Find out more about the benefits of living and studying in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and at the University of Washington.