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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Engineering and industry

Elevating emerging engineers

The Industry Capstone Program partners UW Engineering students with sponsor organizations to devise innovation solutions to real-world problems.

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News and events

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.

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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.

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A new battery fabrication lab

The West Coast’s first public, open-access lab for pilot-scale battery manufacturing is now open at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds, providing tools and expertise to develop emerging battery technologies in industry formats.

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How kids play with AI toys

UW researchers gathered kids on campus to explore how they played with AI toys. The kids' reactions moved from curiosity to frustration to antipathy.

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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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