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    History (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

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

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Prerequisite: MA in History. Applicants who do not have an MA in History must apply to the History MA program.

    Please see graduate admissions requirements, and graduate application information and instructions on our website.

    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.

    Departmental funding is available for international students.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/03/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/03/2024

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose