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    Program Detail

    Information School PhD in Information Science

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (INFORMATION SCIENCE)
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    See the website for additional information.

    Contact Information

    Program Website
    +1 206-685-1342
    iask@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Application requirements and Application materials are detailed on the Information School’s website.

    Additional Instructions
    To create the best application possible to the Information School, refer to the Information School’s vision, mission, and values. This will help you create a compelling application, highlighting your past experiences and future goals and connecting those with the program and UW Information School.

    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.

    International applicants have the same deadline and application requirements as all other applicants.

    Graduate Student Appointments are available to qualified students regardless of citizenship. Appointments include a monthly stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance in return for approximately 20 hours of work per week.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    Professor List
    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose