The University of Washington (UW) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1861. It is one of the largest recipients of federal research funding in the US and is especially strong in computer science, engineering, medicine and global health, with its main campus in Seattle and campuses in Bothell and Tacoma.
Programmes
Undergraduate majors span the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, the College of Engineering, the Foster School of Business, the College of Arts & Sciences, and health sciences. Computer science and engineering majors are capacity-constrained: admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the major, and students apply to competitive majors after prerequisites. Graduate strengths include the School of Medicine, the Information School, public health and oceanography.
Fees
Non-resident undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 is reported at roughly US$43,000–46,000 per year, with total costs around US$65,000–70,000 including housing — reported ranges to be confirmed on the university's tuition page. Washington residents pay far less. International students should budget for the non-resident rate for all four years unless residency rules change their status, which is uncommon for students on visas.
Admission
UW Seattle is selective for non-residents, with higher admit rates for residents. Applications for Fall 2027 are due in mid-November 2026 for most programmes (to be confirmed on the admission site). International applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Students aiming for computer science or engineering should plan for the competitive-major process from day one and keep alternative majors in mind.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into computer science directly? Some students are admitted directly to the Allen School; others enter as pre-majors and apply competitively later.
Is Seattle good for tech internships? Yes — Amazon, Microsoft and a large startup ecosystem are in the Seattle area, and UW's career services connect students to them.
To be confirmed: exact 2026-27 non-resident tuition, Fall 2027 deadlines, and competitive-major admission rates. Verify on washington.edu.
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Sources and verification: Reported 2026-27 non-resident tuition range; exact figures and deadlines to be confirmed on washington.edu — no figures fabricated in this profile.