Welcome to UW Global
UW Global is the University of Washington’s gateway to international engagement. We connect faculty, students, and staff with global opportunities in learning, teaching, and research — fostering cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation.
Rankings: UW recognized as one of the best universities in the world
June 22, 2026
The University of Washington recently was ranked highly among its global peers in both the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities and the QS World University Rankings. Both rankings were released in mid-June. According to U.S. News, the UW is No. 12 in the world on the 2026-27 rankings, No. 3 among U.S. public institutions. The…
7 UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards for study, research and teaching positions around the world
June 15, 2026
Seven University of Washington students and recent alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English abroad. The Fulbright scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate…
Wei Zuo joins UW Global to advance global learning and student success
June 10, 2026
Wei Zuo—global learning specialist, instructional consultant at the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Affiliate Assistant Professor in English—has built her career around a deep commitment to global learning. Now, in her new role with UW Global, she is helping faculty design learning experiences that foster students’ global competence. At last week’s UW Global Community…
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