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    Mechanical Engineering (PhD) Post-Master

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
    CIP Code: 14.1901
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    December 15 is the deadline for all applicants (U.S. & International) who want to be considered for departmental funding in addition to admission.

    July 1 is the deadline for all applicants (U.S. & International) who want to be considered for admission only, no departmental funding.


    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Adviser
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-7963
    megrad@u.washington.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Please visit our website.
    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
    All application materials should be submitted through the online application system. Please do not mail any materials to the Mechanical Engineering Department.

    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.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 07/01/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 07/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2025

    Spring 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 03/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2026

    Spring 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 03/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2026

    Spring 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 03/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2027

    Spring 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 03/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2027

    Winter 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 01/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 11/01/2025

    Winter 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 01/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 11/01/2025

    Winter 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 01/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 11/01/2026

    Winter 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 01/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 11/01/2026

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    3 Recommendation(s)
    Required Official Test Score: GRE