University of Washington
(UW)
About
The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded 165 years ago in 1861, it is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 151 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 49,524
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 16,174
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
52 subjectsQS
49 subjectsUS News
39 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 20 | 89.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | =20 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 87.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 81.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 25 | 77.2 | 2026 |
| Education | 32 | 69.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 43 | 68.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 44 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 56 | 71.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 76 | 56.1 | 2026 |
| Law | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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