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

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News and events

Unlocking the brain with fruit flies

Engineering undergraduate Mary Bun studies multitasking in fruit flies to offer valuable insights into disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

Mapping Seattle's risky cycle routes

A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region’s riskiest bike routes.

Sensing solutions

A UW-created sensor is making roads safer for the Yakama Nation and Washington drivers.

Advancing sustainability

Mechanical engineering researchers are working to advance recyclable materials, renewable energy and more.

May

22

Thu

UW ECE Combined BS-MS Info Session

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

May

23

Fri

DUB Research Day

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2) - 401

May

26

Mon

Memorial Day

12:00 am - 12:00 am

May

27

Tue

Mechanical Engineering Seminar: Keith Neeves, University of Colorado Denver

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Interdisciplinary Engineering Building G109

Researcher peering into a camera lens

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