University of Washington College of Engineering

Engineering research matters

Everyday our researchers are creating solutions for a healthier, more sustainable and more connected world. But those gains are now at risk.

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Stacked masters

The College of Engineering’s innovative new graduate degree programs provide working engineers the customizable building blocks to grow and thrive as industries evolve.

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Why UW Engineering?

Our students benefit from an exemplary interdisciplinary education at one of the world’s leading research universities and medical centers, with hands-on opportunities to apply their knowledge.

49%

Freshman admission rate

For Washington state residents

Admissions by-the-numbers

National leader for inclusive excellence

Awarded by The American Society for Engineering Education

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$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School

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ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Explore UW Engineering departments

Our ten distinct but interrelated academic departments share a commitment to excellence in engineering education, discovery, community connections and local and global partnerships. Learn about their degree offerings, research areas and alumni.

Our departments at a glance

News and events

Predicting performance under pressure

Ph.D. student Jiaxin Li is developing tools to anticipate when we're about to make critical errors while juggling multiple tasks.

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Improving building safety standards

UW engineers tested full-scale slabs for NIST's investigation of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse, helping improve national building safety standards.

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Elizabeth Nance appointed ChemE chair

Nance, who currently holds appointments in chemical engineering and bioengineering, begins her tenure on Sept.1.

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The IEB opens its doors

Since its soft opening this spring, the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building (IEB) has quickly become a hub for students across the College of Engineering.

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Independence Day

12:00 am - 12:00 am

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UW ECE BS-MS Application Q&A Session

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Distinguished Young Scholars Seminar: Ryan Szukalo

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Distinguished Young Scholars Seminar: Mona Kanso

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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HUSKY EXPERIENCE

Husky 100

Congrats to the engineering students selected for the 2025 Husky 100, which recognizes 100 undergraduate and graduate students making the most of their time at the UW.

Meet the Husky 100

UW Engineering puts Seattle on the map

From the Pacific Northwest hub of technology, UW engineers lead their industries and make a lasting positive impact on the region and the world.

FACULTY INCLUDES:

32 National Academy of Engineering members

43 Sloan Fellows

#1 highest percentage of female faculty among top 50 engineering schools

Recognized for community engagement

by the Carnegie Foundation

#1 source of UW startups

Partnerships include Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, and Amazon

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