The University of Washington has earned strong showings in two major global university rankings released this month, reinforcing its position as one of the leading research institutions in the world and the top tier of American public universities.
In the US News and World Report Best Global Universities 2026-27 rankings, the UW placed 12th worldwide and third among US public institutions. The university also broke into the top ten globally in six subject areas, reflecting particular strength in health sciences and biological research. Its highest-ranked fields were public, environmental and occupational health at fourth globally, molecular biology and genetics at sixth, microbiology at seventh, biology and biochemistry at seventh, infectious diseases at seventh, and clinical medicine at eighth. The US News ranking, which draws on data and metrics provided by Clarivate, evaluates institutions based on global and regional research reputation, publication volume, citation impact, and international collaboration. The 2026-27 edition covers 2,250 institutions across 105 countries.
