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    Human-Computer Interaction and Design (MHCID)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION AND DESIGN
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    All applications (domestic and international) must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST, January 15. All applicants are strongly encouraged to complete and submit application materials one week prior to this deadline.

    No hardcopy materials will be accepted.

    Contact Information

    Matt Bartels
    Program Website
    mhcid@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Applicants must have baccalaureate degree in any field. Personal Statement required. Supplementary Materials may be provided as well to demonstrate relevant work.

    Additional Instructions
    Note: GRE scores are not required and will not be used in the admission process, if included.

    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: Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency which exceeds the minimum defined by the Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    If using test scores to fulfill the requirement, a minimum of 106 on TOEFLiBT, with a speaking sub score of at least 26, or an IELTS score of 7.5 with at least 8.0 on the speaking module, is required.

    If using a US degree as proof of English language proficiency, an interview may be required.

    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 Funding note: None available.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2024 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2023
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2024

    Autumn 2024 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2023
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2024

    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2025

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    3 Recommendation
    Resume