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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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