* Medicine: Its medical school is consistently ranked among the best in the world, particularly strong in areas like cancer research, cardiology, and neuroscience. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, its affiliated teaching hospital, is a major medical center.
* Engineering: The McKelvey School of Engineering is highly regarded, with strengths in various fields including biomedical engineering, computer science, and materials science.
* Business: The Olin Business School is known for its rigorous programs and strong alumni network.
* Law: The Washington University School of Law is also highly respected, particularly for its intellectual property and tax law programs.
* Arts & Sciences: The College of Arts & Sciences offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, and has notable faculty in numerous humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences departments.
While it doesn't have a single "specialization," WashU's reputation rests on its consistently high quality across these diverse fields, and the strong interdisciplinary collaborations between them.