University of Washington
A public research university founded in 1861, educating over 60,000 students across three Washington campuses and operating UW Medicine.
The University of Washington is a public research university founded in 1861, with roots in the Washington territory. It educates more than 60,000 students each year across three campuses - in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma - and offers more than 180 undergraduate majors and over 300 graduate degree programs.
Research is central to the institution. The University of Washington receives more federal research funding than any other U.S. public university, working across medicine, biomedical research, engineering, computer science and related fields. Its record includes eight Nobel Prize winners, 17 MacArthur Fellows and 189 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
UW Medicine operates a medical centre providing comprehensive care and conducting biomedical research, serving communities throughout Washington state and beyond. The institution is consistently ranked among the top public universities globally and states a mission of improving lives through healthcare and research.
Operations span the Puget Sound region and Washington state, with employment opportunities across higher education, scientific research, healthcare and medical services.