Program Detail

Human Centered Design and Engineering - Professional (MS in Human Centered Design & Engineering)

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Basic Information

Degree Information

Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
CIP Code: 11.0105
Campus: Seattle

Admission Requirements and Contact Information

Autumn Quarter applications are due January 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (PT) for all prospective students (domestic and international). Applications are not reviewed until after the deadline.

Contact Information
Alex Llapitan
Program Website
+1 206-541-6230
askhcde@uw.edu

Requirements and Prerequisites

The HCDE application materials include three letters of recommendation, two statements of purpose, an academic transcript, and a resume.

For detailed information on our admissions requirements, please visit our MS Admissions webpage.

Personal Statement

For your Personal Statement, please respond to the following two prompts, based on your exploration of the Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) MS program, as well as your own reflection on your academic abilities, experiences, and personal qualities. This application is your opportunity to differentiate yourself from other students. We encourage you to be creative as you craft your statement. Please be specific and share your unique perspective.

We conduct a holistic evaluation of all application materials (statements, resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation). You will see two prompts below. Please answer BOTH Prompts in ONE document, but answer each of the prompts in separate sections within your document. Upload ONE document for both prompts, but SEPARATE your answers to each prompt clearly by putting "Prompt 1" and "Prompt 2" as HEADERS within your document.

Please make sure that at the top of each page of your document is your name and a page number.

Due to the number of applications, we will not be able to look at portfolios.

Prompt 1 Describe an experience on your resume/CV and how it connects with critical issues in the area of Human Centered Design and Engineering. (600 words maximum)

Prompt 2 What are your aspirations in the area of Human Centered Design and Engineering? (600 words maximum)

GRE Requirements
GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.

Additional Instructions

For more details about the HCDE application fee waiver visit our website.

For tuition information, please see the Tuition & Fees webpage.

Non-Native English Speaker Information
Please see this page for more information on English Language Proficiency requirements for our program.

IMPORTANT NOTE for those applicants who need to submit English Language Proficiency scores: Even if you have already sent official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores, please list them in the SELF-REPORTED TEST SCORES section as self-reported scores. This will ensure that we can see your self-reported scores immediately once you submit your application, whereas official scores can take weeks after you've submitted an application to sync up with our system.

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.

The MS HCDE program does not have the resources to offer RA, TA or other tuition support to students.

Program Deadlines

Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
Open Date: 09/01/2025
Deadline Date: 01/14/2026

Autumn 2026 - International:
Open Date: 09/01/2025
Deadline Date: 01/14/2026

Application Materials

3 Recommendation(s)
Resume
Statement of Purpose