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    Public Policy - Evans School - PhD

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    CIP Code: 44.0401
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Deadline TypeApplication Due DateSupporting Material Due DateEstimated Decision ReleaseStudent Response Deadline
    December 15, 2026December 15, 2026Mid-February 2027April 15, 2027


    Deadline (December 15, 2026)


    Students who submit their applications by 11:59 pm on December 15, 2026, will be considered admission and will receive a decision by mid-February.  Admitted applicants must comfirm enrollment by April 15, 2027.



    Contact Information

    Evans School Student Affairs and Learning and Teaching Innovation Team (SALTI)
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-4900
    evansadm@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    A minimum 3.0 grade-point-average on a 4 point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system) for those credits earned at the institution awarding the bachelor’s degree OR at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. For more information please refer to Policy 3.1 Graduate Admissions.

    Prerequisite of at least one college-level course in multivariate calculus prior to matriculation in the program. Desired coursework in microeconomics and multivariate statistics.
    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: Students are required to submit either GRE scores or a quantitative analytic resume.
    Additional Instructions
    Applicants are responsible for confirming that all materials have been received by the December 15 application deadline. GRE scores must be less than 5 years old. All Ph.D. applicants will be considered for Evans School funding awards. Please visit this page for more details.

    Recommendations: Three letters of recommendation are required. At least two of the letters should be from faculty familiar with your academic work, and all three should address your capacity for pursuing an advanced research degree. You may designate up to five recommenders in the application system, but only three letters are required for your application to be complete.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.

    English Language Proficiency Requirement: The Evans School does not accept IELTS or Duolingo scores as a measure of English language proficiency.

    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 F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2026

    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2026
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2026

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose
    Required Official Test Score: GRE