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    Scandinavian Studies (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Coordinator
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-0645
    uwscand@u.washington.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    A Masters degree in Scandinavian Studies or the equivalent is a PREREQUISITE for admission to the Ph.D. program.

    Additional Instructions

    Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have the equivalent of American Masters degree in order to qualify for admission to the Ph.D. program. In addition, applicants must have advanced proficiency in at least one modern Scandinavian language.

    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.

    Program requirement: Minimum TOEFL: 500, Minimum TOEFLC: 173.

    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.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 11/01/2024
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 11/01/2024
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    Application Materials


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