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University of Washington

About University of Washington

In the Seattle area, the University of Washington is regarded as one of the top public universities to attend. In the year 1861, the university was founded. Its 140 departments offer a wide range of bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. Since 1977, the University of Washington has run an early admission programme and a Transition school on their campus. The university was placed 14th in the world by Academic Rankings of World Universities in 2018. Every year, around 54,000 students apply for admission to the University. The University of Washington's campus is 634 acres in size. In the 2019 edition of Best Colleges and National Universities, it was ranked 59th.

In the year 2001, Greene's Guide classified the university as a "Public Ivy." For some years, the University of Washington has also been a member of the American Association of Universities. The University's main campus in Seattle covers a total area of around 703 acres. The main campus is situated on the banks of Union and Portage bays, offering stunning views of the Cascade Range to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The University has two more campuses in Bothell and Tacoma, in addition to the main campus. One of the benefits of attending the University of Washington is that students are not required to live on campus.

University of Washington Rankings

  • #16 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
  • #72 World University Ranking - QS 2021
  • #29 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #8 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
  • #58 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021

University of Washington Departments

  • College of Built Environments
    • 3950 University Way NE, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • College of Education
    • Miller Hall, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • College of Engineering
    • 371 Loew Hall (map), 3920 E. Stevens Way NE, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • Information School
    • Mary Gates Hall, Ste. 370, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • School of Law
    • William H Gates Hall, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • UW School of Medicine
    • 1959 NE Pacific St. A-300 Health Sciences Center, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • School of Nursing
    • Health Sciences Building, Room T-301, 1959 NE Pacific Street, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • School of Public Health
    • 1959 NE Pacific Street, Health Sciences Building, F-350, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.
  • School of Social Work
    • 4101 15th Avenue NE, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98105.
  • University of Washington
    • Schmitz Hall, 1410 NE Campus Parkway, SEATTLE, Washington, United States, 98195.

University of Washington Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (2 Courses) 21 Month - 2 Year USD 46155 - USD 50250
Engineering (6 Courses) 2 Year - 4 Year USD 34926
Science (4 Courses) 33 Month - 4 Year USD 27840 - USD 36500
Arts (4 Courses) 4 year USD 34926
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 1 year USD 24750
Management (2 Courses) 9 Month - 4 Year USD 25800 - USD 34926

University of Washington Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Arts IELTS , TOEFL , SAT
Engineering GRE , TOEFL , SAT , IELTS
Information Technology (IT) GRE , TOEFL , GMAT
Management SAT , IELTS , TOEFL , GMAT
MBA TOEFL
Science IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , SAT

University of Washington International Student Admissions

Around 200 programmes at the University of Washington are open to international students from diverse nations. The steps for applying as an international student are outlined here.
Application Portal: Online
Application Fees: 85-90 USD
Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed Application
  • Official High School Transcripts
  • SAT/ACT Scores (Test-Optional)
  • Bank Statements
  • Verification/Affidavit of Sponsor’s Financial Support Form

University of Washington English Language Requirement

International students from non-native English-speaking nations should meet English proficiency standards in addition to program-specific assessments required to study in the United States. Candidates with a strong command of the English language will be considered strong candidates. Official test results must be given directly to the University of Washington from the testing agency.

English language proficiency test UG Scores PG Scores
TOEFL (iBT) Minimum Score – 76
Recommended Score – 92 or higher
80
IELTS Minimum Score – 6.0
Recommended Score – 7.0 or higher
6.0

 

University of Washington Scholarships/Financial Aid

Grants, fellowships, student employment, and scholarships for overseas students studying in the United States are among the financial aid options offered to international students at the university. Approximately 61 percent of undergraduates at the institute get some form of financial assistance. In the 2018/2019 academic year, 15 UW graduate and undergraduate students were awarded Fulbright grants.

The following are some of the studentships that are offered to candidates:

  • Mary Gates Endowment Honors scholarship: This award encourages university freshman to fully participate in their studies as well as other personally beneficial activities. The Honors Program application process identifies and selects successful applicants. This grant covers two years of tuition and books for students.
  • Anita Borg Change Agent Abie Award: This award is granted to university international women who have developed or increased technological opportunities for women in their field. Seven of these honours are granted to women in various categories, regardless of their socioeconomic status or age. Awardees who have demonstrated leadership and development attributes are nominated anonymously. In addition to various incentives, the amount of cash rewards varies.
  • Chester Fritz Fellowship: This scholarship is available to fund research and/or study periods of one quarter abroad during the 2020-2021 academic session, with a monthly stipend of 2,500 USD. Being a master's or doctoral student in a non-fee based programme who has never received the prize previously qualifies you. The application is made through MyGrad Program's Awards portal at the institute.

University of Washington Language Requirement

International students from non-native English speaking nations must meet English proficiency standards in addition to program-specific assessments required to study in the United States. Candidates with a solid command of the English language will be given preference. Official test results must be given directly to the University of Washington from the testing agency.

English language proficiency test Scores
TOEFL (iBT) Minimum Score – 76
Recommended Score – 92 or higher
IELTS Minimum Score – 6.0
Recommended Score – 7.0 or higher

University of Washington Highlights

College Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Annual Endowment 3.361 billion USD
Student Retention Rate 94%
Work-study program Yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part time; online
Campus Housing Capacity 27%
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as grants, awards and scholarships

University of Washington Cost of Attendance

All applicants to the institute are required to plan their money well in advance of submitting their applications. An approximate budget for international students wishing to study in the United States has been compiled below to assist you in this regard.

Type of Fee International undergraduate: nonresident (USD) International undergraduate: resident (USD) International graduate student: Self funded (USD)
Tuition 50,888 15,288 44,712
ISHIP 1,540 1,540 1,540
Room and Board 15,051 15,051 15,051
Books and Supplies 825 825 825
Local Transportation 1,296 1,296 1,296
Personal Expenses 2,265 2,265 2,265
Meals 5,000 5,000 5,000

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

University of Washington Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 39,114

Postgraduate

$ 34,107

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 19,120

Campus accommodation

$ 13,887

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.