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As one of the world's top engineering programs at a leading public research university, we offer an accessible education powered by collaboration and excellence. With strong partners throughout the Pacific Northwest’s dynamic tech and innovation ecosystem, our students and faculty work alongside industry leaders, researchers and experts across campus and beyond — addressing urgent needs, advancing technology and improving lives. Together, we turn bold ideas into breakthroughs that shape the future.
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New year. New classes. New adventures. As our community kicks off autumn quarter together, get excited for all the possibilities for the year ahead.
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News
Researchers discuss AI risks
In this Q&A, five UW researchers respond to recent concerns over AI risk.
A new way to treat pneumonia
UW bioengineering researchers and UW Medicine clinicians are partnering on an inhaled antibiotic treatment to help avoid drug resistance and protect the gut microbiome.
A food bank and its community
How human centered design and engineering students helped Seattle's Rainier Valley Food Bank see its community in new ways.
Events
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Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am
Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Info Session for Undergraduate + Graduate Students
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Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
ChemE Department Seminar Series: Nagma Zerin
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Sep 30, 2026 @ 12:00 am
Instruction Begins - Autumn 2026
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Oct 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
HCDE Research Speaker Series: Kate Starbird, "Outrage Bait and Culture Wars: Visual Analysis of Social Media Posts Featuring WNBA Players"
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
Our partners include
Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, Amazon and more
$95,000
Average starting salary for alumni.
Including alumni from the Allen School
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