华盛顿大学(University of Washington),简称UW,是一所享有世界声誉的顶尖研究型大学,位于美国华盛顿州西雅图市。以下是其英文介绍:
Founded: The University of Washington was established in 1861.
Location: Located on the west coast of the United States in Seattle, Washington.
Type: A public research university.
Affiliations: Member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the University of the Pacific Rim (UPR), and the International Climate Alliance.
Campus: Spanning 634 acres, the main campus is in Seattle with branch campuses in Bothell and Tacoma.
Motto: "Lux sit" (Let there be light)
Notable Achievements: The university and its alumni have made numerous groundbreaking inventions, including the hepatitis B vaccine.
Faculties: Offers a wide range of academic programs including business, medicine, engineering, law, architecture, education, music, and fine arts.
Awards: Has been recognized with numerous awards, including Nobel Prizes, Turing Awards, Fields Medals, Wolf Prizes, and Pulitzer Prizes.
Alumni: Includes 7 Nobel laureates and 2 Pulitzer Prize winners.
Rankings: As of 2024, the University of Washington is ranked 63rd in the world by QS and 8th in the world by Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)