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    Mechanical Engineering (MS in Mechanical Engineering - Online)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    CIP Code: 14.1901
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Adviser
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-5090
    megrad@u.washington.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Please review our admissions criteria on our website here.

    Current mechanical engineering undergraduates from the UW Seattle campus or ME Seattle undergraduates that have graduated within the past year only need to submit one recommendation letter to complete their application.
    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: Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process, only for applicants whose cumulative GPA falls below the 3.0 minimum requirement.
    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.

    Program requirement: Minimum TOEFL: 580, Minimum TOEFLC: 237, Minimum TOEFLIBT:92.
    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.

    International students are not eligible to receive an F-1 visa I-20 or the J-1 DS-2019 from the University of Washington for this program.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 07/01/2026

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 07/01/2026

    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Spring 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 03/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2027

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

    Spring 2028 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 03/01/2027
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    Spring 2028 - International:
    Open Date: 03/01/2027
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    Winter 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 01/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 11/01/2026

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

    Winter 2028 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 01/01/2027
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    Winter 2028 - International:
    Open Date: 01/01/2027
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    Application Materials


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    Resume
    Statement of Purpose