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    Materials Science & Engineering (MS - Applied)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGR: APPLIED)
    CIP Code: 14.1801
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Karen Wetterhahn, Graduate Program Manager
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-2740
    msegrad@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites

    Applicants with backgrounds in materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, or other related science or engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply.

    A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required, either overall or for the last 90 quarter credits or 60 semester credits. 


    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: If you've completed the GRE, your scores will be considered, but it is not a required part of the application.
    Additional Instructions
    This program doesn’t offer department financial support, including Research or Teaching Assistantships. Domestic students may apply for financial aid.

    Please view the complete application procedure on our website.
    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    English language proficiency (ELP) is required for admission to graduate study at the University of Washington. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    Graduate School Policy 3.2 outlines several ways applicants may satisfy the English language proficiency requirement without submitting an English proficiency exam. Applicants who are required to submit test scores must meet the University of Washington Graduate School's recommended minimum scores (ELP Satisfied) to be considered for admission to the Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) graduate program.

    For additional information, please review 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.

    No funding is provided by the department or the university for this program.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


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    Resume
    Statement of Purpose