The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States.
Former name: Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889)
Motto: Lux sit (Latin)
Motto in English: "Let there be light"
Type: Public research university
Established: November 4, 1861
Accreditation: NWCCU
Academic affiliations: AAU · APRU · COP · UARC · UArctic · URA · USU · Space-grant · Sea-grant
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