University of Washington College of Engineering

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. 

43%

First-year admission rate

For Washington state residents

Admissions by-the-numbers

75%*

Of undergraduate students participated in an internship

*Data from 2024

Career outcomes

$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School 

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UW innovates

Decades of engineering impact

We look back at 26 groundbreaking inventions and discoveries from UW engineers and computer scientists that have transformed the way we live, work and connect.

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News and events

Rethinking shelf-stable food

With FDA acceptance of the first commercial food processing system based on his microwave sterilization technology, Juming Tang is helping reshape the future of shelf-stable food.

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Mapping U.S. landslide exposure

Developed by UW researchers, the Landslide Exposure Database rates 128 million U.S. buildings for landslide susceptibility and layers in socioeconomic data to highlight vulnerability.

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Dan Grossman appointed interim Allen School director

The Allen School professor, who currently serves as the School's vice director, will move to interim director beginning Aug. 17.

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Mehran Mesbahi to serve as A&A chair

Mesbahi, who has been serving as interim chair of Aeronautics & Astronautics since November 2025, will begin his appointment immediately.

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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:

33 National Academy of Engineering members
46 Sloan Fellows
#1 source of UW start-ups
Recognized for community engagement
by the Carnegie Foundation
50% of new engineers in Washington are UW graduates
Partnerships include Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, and Amazon
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