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    Chemical Engineering (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Nearly all students enter the program in Autumn. Very few openings are available at other times and require at least one year of graduate study. If contemplating entry in Winter or Spring, contact the department to see whether you qualify and to be informed of application deadlines.

    Contact Information

    Jacqueline Hernandez
    Graduate Programs Manager
    Program Website
    cegrad@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites

    Applicants who have not completed (or are not currently pursuing) a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering should reference guidance given in our Frequently Asked Questions.


    Additional Instructions

    Applicants are expected to reference our Application Process page. If you have additional questions, be sure to reference our Frequently Asked Questions page.

    Applicants are not encouraged to contact members of ChemE faculty directly.



    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.

    Departmental funding is available.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    3 Recommendation
    Resume