Washington University St. Louis, referred to as "WashU", is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. It is a member of association of american universities, University Research Association, Oak Ridge University Alliance and American Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and is a "new Ivy League".
Washington University-St. Louis laid the foundation stone on February 22nd, 1853, initially named "Eliot Theological Seminary"; 1854 was renamed "Washington College"; 1857 changed its name to "Washington University".
On 1976, it was officially renamed as "Washington University St. Louis". Washington University St. Louis ranks 15 in American news, 27th in academic ranking of world universities in 2022, 32nd in American News World University in 2022 and 57th in Times Higher Education World University in 2023.
In many disciplines, Washington University in St. Louis has the strength to compete with other top universities in the United States. For example, in science and engineering, the University of Washington is in a leading position among American universities in biochemistry, biophysics, biomolecules and civil engineering.
Campus environment
St Louis, Missouri, where the University of Washington is located, is a big hub and manufacturing center. 65438+In the 1960s, James Izz built a beautifully shaped steel beam bridge across the Mississippi River in St. Louis, which became the pride of St. Louis people.
In 1960s, a magnificent and beautifully-made arch was erected over St. Louis, which added an extremely modern city contour to this increasingly modern city and became a landmark building in St. Louis with the cheers of the people.