About UW
University of Washington (UW) — public non-profit university. It is located in Seattle, United States. UW is a part of Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Global U8 Consortium (GU8). Sport affiliati.
The university is ranked number 80 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Times Higher Education World University Ranking — THE, which is based on 13 criterias, places the institution in 29 place. In the USA, UW is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
UW offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
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Seattle, United States
- Establishment year
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1861
- Students
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52,059
- International students
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7,362
- Female students
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54%
- Acceptance rate
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43%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#80
- Rating in the USA
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2021#24
- Rating THE
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2022#29
UW tuition fees
The academic year at UW is divided into quarters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UW will cost local citizens a minimum of 8,130 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 18,155 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Quarters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial AidAllowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local8,130 USD/year
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Foreign26,677 USD/year
- Master
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Local10,517 USD/year
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Foreign18,155 USD/year
Bachelor degree in UW
You can apply for an undergraduate program at UW if you have a good academic record and a GPA score of at least 2. You also need to successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 76. UW also provides online undergraduate programs.
- GPA
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2
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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76
- TOEFL PBT
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310
Master's degree in UW
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter UW for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 7 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at UW via online master's programs.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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310
UW campus
The campus of UW is located in Seattle. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Student life at UW is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. UW graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
