University of Washington

Established in 1861, the University of Washington (UW) has been a hub for learning, innovation, and community building, throughout its distinguished history. The university is driven by a mission to serve the greater good and tackle the most pressing challenges facing the globe today with courage and creativity. The UW has campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center. The university is frequently ranked as the number one most innovative public university in the world in world rankings and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world. Every college and school under the aegis of the UW has launched startups and created spinoffs, totalling 284 companies since 1984. The UW receives more federal research dollars than any other public university in the U.S. and has been home to seven Nobel Prize winners.