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    Digital Arts & Experimental Media (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered:
    CIP Code: 50.9999
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Coordinator
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-4218
    dxarts@u.washington.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Admission requirements, prerequisites & complete application instructions are available on our website.

    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.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.

    Typical departmental funding is provided for a period of two years, depending on satisfactory progress and availability of funding. Two additional years possible upon meeting benchmarks on the proscribed degree timeline.

    Suggested deadline for international applicants is January 1. GRE scores are not required but are encouraged.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 05/01/2026

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 05/01/2026

    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 11/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 02/08/2027

    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 11/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 02/08/2026

    Application Materials


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