Program DetailsMechanical Engineering (MS in Mechanical Engineering - Online)Apply Now >>Basic InformationDegree InformationDegree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCIP Code: 14.1901 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationContact 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 DeadlinesAutumn 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 Deadline Date:Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: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 Deadline Date:Spring 2028 - International: Open Date: 03/01/2027 Deadline Date: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 Deadline Date:Winter 2028 - International: Open Date: 01/01/2027 Deadline Date: Application Materials3 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose |