University of Washington College of Engineering

Engineering research matters

Every day our researchers are creating solutions for a healthier, more sustainable and more connected world. But those gains are now at risk.

Learn more

Welcome new faculty

Our newest members join a world-class group of researchers and educators committed to engineering for the public good.

Meet our new faculty

Admission Graduate programs Scholarships Internships and Careers Faculty Finder Courses

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

More facts and stats

News and events

Neurodiversity and Employment Institute

The Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation awarded a $15 million grant to the UW to support the launch of the UW Institute for Neurodiversity and Employment.

Read Article

Amazon AI PhD Fellowships

Nine UW Ph.D. students in engineering and computer science are part of Amazon's new AI Fellowship program. The UW is one of nine universities to receive funding.

Read Article

Making a difference in cancer diagnoses

A first-of-its-kind medical technology is providing a new approach to biopsy imaging for faster breast cancer diagnoses at a hospital in Kumasi, Ghana.

Read Article

Undergraduate quantum research

Ten students recently explored cutting-edge quantum research as part of QuantumX’s first NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Read Article

More News