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    Mechanical Engineering (MS in Mechanical Engineering)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    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. Please note, departmental funding is not guaranteed and highly competitive at the master's level.

    July 1 is the deadline for all applicants (U.S. & International) who want to be considered for admission only, without consideration for departmental funding.


    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.

    Mechanical Engineering undergraduates from the UW Seattle campus only need to submit one recommendation letter to complete their application

    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.

    Funding is very competitive for international MSME applicants and most should anticipate covering their own educational expenses

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2024

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

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

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    3 Recommendation
    Resume