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    Asian Languages & Literature (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    All letters of recommendation should be submitted in PDF format by the December 1st deadline.

    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Advisor
    Program Website
    asianadv@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    See our website for more information on requirements and prerequisites.

    Additional Instructions
    Be sure to apply for any TA positions for which you might qualify - see application instructions on the Asian Languages and Literature TA Opportunities website.

    Applications for FLAS Fellowships, offered through the University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies website, are typically due in January.

    We do not accept mailed application materials.   


    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Very limited departmental funding available on a competitive basis.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose