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    Business Administration - PhD

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR (DOCTORAL)
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    PhD Program Office
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-4111
    busphd@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites

    Review the list of Application Requirements on our website.

    The Foster PhD Program requires either the GMAT or GRE to be considered for admission. We accept the GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE. Self-reported test scores can be submitted at the deadline, but applicants are required to also submit official test scores.

    Program codes for official submission of test scores: GMAT report code: 459-75-53, GRE report code: 4854.



    Additional Instructions

    Departmental funding available for the first four years, conditional upon satisfactory progress.

    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 iBT: 92
    • Minimum TOEFL iBT speaking section: 23
    • Minimum IELTS: 7.0
    • Minimum IELTS speaking section 6.0
    The UW Business School requires the TOEFL iBT/IELTS because teaching assistantships are an integral part of the School's financial package.

    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: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2024

    Application Materials


    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose
    Required Official Test Score: Executive Assessment
    GMAT
    GRE