Applications must be submitted through the University of Washington's Graduate School online application.The application will lead you through the required steps, which are summarized here to provide you with an overview of the process.
New applicants for MSME and Ph.D. (with non-UW MSME)
Procedure
- Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities attended into your online application profile.
- Request that the following test scores be sent electronically to UW institution code 4854.
- All test scores must be received at UW electronically. Scores submitted on paper cannot be accepted.
- It typically takes a minimum of 5-10 business days from the time the student pays the application fee until test scores show on the student’s electronic application file.
- Official TOEFL scores (where needed to establish English proficiency)
- Submit the following electronically via the online application:
- Three letters of recommendation, letters must be submitted via the online application system. After entering email addresses for your letter writers into the online form, an automatic email will direct them to a secure Web site to upload their letter. It is recommended to submit email addresses early, to give recommenders ample time to submit letters. Letters from academic references are preferred but relevant professional references are also acceptable.
- Statement of purpose, the statement of purpose should summarize your technical/research interests (so far as they are formulated at this point), eventual career goals, and how you envision your proposed degree contributing to these goals.
- Three letters of recommendation, letters must be submitted via the online application system. After entering email addresses for your letter writers into the online form, an automatic email will direct them to a secure Web site to upload their letter. It is recommended to submit email addresses early, to give recommenders ample time to submit letters. Letters from academic references are preferred but relevant professional references are also acceptable.
- Complete and submit your application. Note that once your application is complete, the ME staff will not be able to add or change documents in your file. Incomplete application files will not be reviewed.
- Pay the application fee. The ME staff will not be able to access your application file until after the application fee has been paid and the application has been submitted successfully.
More information
- Admission criteria
- Application deadlines
- Required exams
- English language requirements
- Accepting your offer, deferring admission, campus visits, and building community
Have questions about applying? Email megrad@uw.edu.
Special instructions for international applicants
The Graduate School requires original transcripts for international applicants. View details of the Official Transcripts Requirements for more instructions.
In accordance with the UW Graduate School Policy 3.2 international applicants who do not qualify for an English waiver must also submit official TOEFL scores. View international applicant information.
Current UW master's students rolling into Ph.D. program
Since your enrollment will automatically continue the quarter following your M.S. degree, this is strictly an internal departmental process. We require:
- Submit the internal PhD application form
- One letter of recommendation, preferably from the faculty member who will be your Ph.D. adviser. Your recommender can choose to use a departmental recommendation form.
- An updated resume/CV
What to expect after you apply
For applicants seeking autumn admission and financial assistance
The admission committee will evaluate submitted applications starting in the month of January. An admission recommendation will be made to the Graduate School before March 15. There is no need to contact the department to inquire about admission status before March 15.
If an applicant is recommended for admission, the Graduate School will inform the applicant of the admission. If an applicant does not receive an admission notification by March 15, the application may be in an on-hold status waiting for further evaluation. For all applicants in this category, an admission decision will be made by May 31. For information on offers that include a financial assistance package, please visit the Funding Opportunities page for a timeline of the offers.
Other applicants
The admission committee will evaluate applications and make admission recommendation within one month after the submitted applications are complete.