Advantages

A Small School at a Big University

As part of the fourth-rated information school in the country, Informatics majors experience the intimacy of a small school and the advantages of being at the University of Washington—ranked by Newsweek among the world’s top 25 universities. Majors refine their skills in leading-edge facilities, including technology labs specifically for iSchool students. Labs are equipped with the most recent versions of software students will use in their professional lives.

Just as importantly, Informatics majors benefit from the opportunity to work closely with a talented and focused group of their peers in small classes. The Informatics major admits 70 students each year. A typical class has fewer than 35 students.

Options

In addition to the skills and knowledge developed through classes and class projects, students have opportunities to expand their expertise through internships and the Capstone project. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills prepares students for a career, not a job. The skills required to connect people, information, and technology are vital to all organizations. Students can succeed wherever their professional interests lead.

Excellent Faculty

Students develop personal relationships with faculty. The faculty of the Information School is dedicated to providing the highest levels of teaching, research, and service. Collectively, our outstanding faculty represents the broad spectrum of activities and interests that characterize today’s dynamic developments in information science.