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Learn what excites you through our degree programs, research opportunities, study abroad, and more.

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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

Whether you’re into the arts or the arctic, there’s a community for you in Arts & Sciences.

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Find Your Husky Path

Many opportunities await in the College of Arts & Sciences! Get ready to explore.

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Find Your Future

Check out the Arts & Sciences externship program, job quiz, and other career resources.

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A Course on Plagues Hits Home

Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.Read more
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The Burke Museum, a Place for Students

Curators at the Burke Museum are also academic faculty, which translates to unparalleled opportunities for UW students.Read more
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A Sucker for Octopuses

After spending nearly two years studying octopuses, UW senior Joey Ullmann hopes to study them for decades more. "They're so damn cool," he says....Read more
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Fast Facts The UW College of Arts & Sciences

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1,418 academic and research faculty

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More than 5,840 undergraduate courses offered annually

National Book Awards

2 National Book Awards for faculty

English Ranks 3rd in US

UW English department ranked as the 3rd best place in the country to study

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8 MacArthur Fellows

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More than 100 study abroad programs in 36 countries

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60 languages taught

300+ performances annually

300+ performances annually Learn more

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2,599 graduate students

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: Governor Jay Inslee, former Governor Christine Gregoire

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumna: Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linda Buck

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: artist Dale Chihuly, author David Guterson