Degree InformationDegree Offered: PRE-DOCTORCIP Code: 16.0502 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationContact Information Graduate Program Coordinator, Olivia Gunn Program Website ogunn@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites A Masters degree in Scandinavian Studies or the equivalent is a PREREQUISITE for admission to the Ph.D. program. GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process. More Information: 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. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2026 - Domestic: Open Date: 12/15/2025 Deadline Date: 01/15/2026 Autumn 2026 - International: Open Date: 12/15/2025 Deadline Date: 01/15/2026 Application Materials3 Recommendation(s) Statement of Purpose |