University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, consistently ranked among the top 15 public universities in the USA. It is best known for computer science, medicine, and environmental science — fields where UW faculty lead federally funded research. Graduates enter Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and top medical institutions at high rates.
Seattle, USA
Top 30 — QS World University Rankings 2024
#8 Public University — US News 2024
#1 in federal research funding among public universities
Top 5 Computer Science — US News Graduate Rankings
Key feeder to Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 92
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 76
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 92
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
21 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 680+
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 76
Master of Science in Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 92
Top 5 CS graduate program — a direct pipeline into Seattle's Amazon and Microsoft campuses.
UW School of Medicine ranks #4 in primary care — one of the USA's most respected medical schools.
#1 in federal research funding among US public universities — over $1.8 billion awarded annually.
Foster School of Business is AACSB-accredited — MBA alumni lead roles at top Pacific Northwest firms.
CS and data science graduates are routinely hired by Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta.
Medicine and public health alumni enter CDC, WHO, and major US hospital networks.
MBA graduates from Foster School average $120,000+ starting salaries in the Pacific Northwest.
Environmental science graduates work across NOAA, EPA, and leading sustainability consultancies.
Undergrad
1st December 2024
Postgrad
Rolling — check department deadlines
Undergrad
Not available for most programs
Postgrad
Rolling — select programs only
UW's main campus sits on 703 acres beside Lake Washington, 10 minutes from downtown Seattle. The campus has dedicated research labs, a medical centre, and one of the largest university libraries in the USA.
Seattle is headquarters to Amazon and Microsoft, giving students direct access to internship and graduate hiring. The city has a strong outdoor culture — mountains, ferries, and forests are within an hour of campus.
F-1 student visa required
Valid passport (6+ months)
I-20 form from UW DSO
Proof of funds for first year
Health insurance mandatory
SEVIS fee paid before visa interview
