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    Oceanography (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Oceanography does not accept applications for Winter or Spring Quarters.

    Contact Information

    Michelle Townsend, Graduate Student Services
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-5039
    mtown@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or an equivalent.

    Suggested minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0


    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 F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Departmental funding available.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
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    Summer 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 06/01/2025
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    Summer 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 06/01/2025
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    Application Materials


    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose