University of Washington College of Engineering | UW College of Engineering

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.

Inside the innovation

Husky 100

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

Meet the Husky 100

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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

Our commitment

$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School

More facts and stats

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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

Tracking recovery after the LA wildfires

After devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the RAPID Facility collects key data to study long-term health, environmental and recovery impacts.

A blood-brain barrier research roadmap

UW researchers have developed better ways to isolate cells from the brain's protective barrier, creating a roadmap for future scientists to follow.

Protecting US research security

The SECURE Center brings together the national research community to co-create tools and strategies that address security challenges.

A gift to drive systems innovation

A $3 million gift from HashiCorp co-founder and alum Armon Dadgar and Joshua Kalla will support systems research and student success.

Jun

18

Wed

Info Session: Allen School’s Graduate Certificate in Modern Artificial Intelligence Methods

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Jun

19

Thu

Juneteenth

12:00 am - 12:00 am

Jun

19

Thu

ECE Graduate Prospective Student Drop-in Hours

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Jun

20

Fri

Direct to College placement request form opens

12:00 am - 12:00 am

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INNOVATION

Precision at the smallest scale

Peek inside the Washington Nanofabrication Facility, where tiny tech is transforming research in quantum, chips, medicine and more.

Explore the WNF

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