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    History (MA)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)
    CIP Code: 54.0101
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Assistant
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-8291
    histgrad@u.washington.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Please see graduate admissions requirements, and graduate application information and instructions 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.

    History Department Requirement: In addition to demonstrating the English language proficiency required for graduate admission (as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2), applicants to the Graduate Program in History whose native language is not English must also satisfy the University’s English proficiency requirements for Teaching Assistants, as outlined in Graduate School Policy 5.2.
    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.

    Departmental funding is available for international students.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose