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    Design (MDes)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF DESIGN
    CIP Code: 50.0401
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Adviser
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-0646
    gradart@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    An undergraduate BA or BFA degree in Industrial/Product Design, Visual Communication/Graphic Design, or Interaction Design and at least 1-2 years of experience in a professional Design practice are preferred.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    None

    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.

    International applicants are eligible for merit-based School of Art scholarships and assistantships. No additional application is required to be considered for these awards.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/15/2024
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 10/15/2024
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    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Additional Materials