University of Washington College of Engineering

Precision at the smallest scale

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

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Immaculate consumption

Juming Tang’s revolutionary method of processing packaged foods controls pathogens, extends shelf life and preserves their natural taste, texture and nutrition.

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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

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National leader for inclusive excellence

Awarded by The American Society for Engineering Education

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$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Boundless opportunities

From our place in the beautiful, rugged Pacific Northwest, you’ll be within reach of industry giants and innovators working to solve real-world problems every day. You’ll get a world-class, interdisciplinary education in an environment where all perspectives are valued and brilliant careers are launched in service of the public good.

WHY UW ENGINEERING

News and events

Blood flow and brain health

Mechanical engineering researchers are using imaging methods to learn how blood flow may impact the hippocampus.

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Eye tracking for tailored autonomy

A UW research team is exploring how specialized eyeglasses could help autonomous vehicles and robots better adapt to human comfort levels.

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Research for good

Materials science and engineering students showed how their projects can improve health and the planet at the department's Research & Industry Showcase.

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Reinforcing the soil

A civil and environmental engineering team are harnessing microbes to strengthen soil and protect infrastructure from earthquakes.

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Apr

Mon

OIE Spring Microaggressions Training

12:00 am - 12:00 am

Apr

Mon

MSE Seminar- David Kaplan: Recent Advances with Silk Protein-Based Biomaterials

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Mary Gates Hall (MGH) - 389

Apr

Tue

Self-care in the face of burnout and crisis workshop

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

May

Mon

MSE Seminar: Cai-Zhuang Wang

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Mary Gates Hall (MGH) - 389

Full Calendar

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Research impact

Engineering heart health

A collaborative cohort of UW Engineering researchers is helping unlock the mysteries of the human heart at the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine.

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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:

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

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