Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Washington. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 23 | $37,320 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 20 | $32,346 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 17 | $35,310 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 17 | $32,346 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 15 | $32,346 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 13 | $32,346 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 12 | $39,315 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $35,340 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 11 | $37,320 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 9 | $35,238 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $32,085 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $35,238 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $32,346 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $32,346 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $32,346 | See → |
Costs and entry
4 courses mention scholarships. 203 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Washington
The job market for the University of Washington's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Washington cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $35,238 a year; half of the University of Washington's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $32,346 and $37,320. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $39,315, economics, finance & accounting $32,085.
How is the University of Washington ranked?
The University of Washington is ranked #81 by QS (2026), #25 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #17 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#2) and Nursing (#6).
What IELTS score does the University of Washington need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (25 of the 29 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Washington offer?
172 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (23), arts, design & creative studies (20) and computer science & data technology (17).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Washington's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.