University of Washington College of Engineering

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Not even a year old, the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building — made possible through donor and state support — is already shaping students’ experiences.

Detecting diabetes earlier

From modeling risk to developing a smartphone screening test, UW Engineering researchers are rethinking how we identify and predict diabetes.

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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

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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News and events

Remembering Irene Peden

The electrical and computer engineering professor emerita, who would have turned 100 this fall, helped to create pathways to success for women in engineering.

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A biosensing tool for cancer research

Bioengineering's Elizabeth Wayne is using the enzyme that gives fireflies their glow to study the white blood cells that attack cancer in the human body.

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Smarter headphones

Developed by Allen School researchers, these AI headphones automatically learn who you’re talking to — and let you hear them better.

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Smart tech for tiny house villages

Allen School researchers explore smart technologies for empowering people experiencing homelessness.

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