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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA)
    CIP Code: 52.0201
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Autumn program start only.

    Three application rounds: Round 1 (December 1);  Round 2 (February 1);  Round 3 (April 1)

    Lower work experience (≤ 10 years), non-U.S. degrees only, and/or low GPA applicants encouraged to apply in Rounds 1 or 2. Applicants with ≥ 10 years of work experience including direct leadership/management functions can apply all three rounds.


    Contact Information
    Randell Hernandez
    Program Website
    +1 206-685-1333
    emba@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    • Minimum 7 years professional work experience
    • Application fee
    • Current resume
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Personal Statement
    • Foster School Statement of Integrity
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Interview
    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: The GRE, GMAT, or Executive Assessment are optional for applicants with a recognized 4-year undergraduate degree or higher.
    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.

    Effective autumn 2022 admission process, Foster EMBA will no longer sponsor most student visas (F1) for academic study. NOTE: Citizens of Canada, please contact the admission director at emba@uw.edu.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 06/30/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 05/15/2025

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    2 Recommendation(s)Resume
    Additional Materials