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    Computer Science & Systems - School of Engineering & Technology (Tacoma) - PhD

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Tacoma

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Rachel Crook
    Program Website
    +1 253-692-5860
    setacademics@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    • Prerequisites
      • Object-Oriented Programming (equivalent to TCSS 142, TCSS 143 and TCSS 305)
      • Discrete Mathematics (equivalent to TCSS 321)
      • Data Structures (equivalent to TCSS 342)
      • Algorithms (equivalent to TCSS 343)
      • Program Management/Software Engineering (equivalent to TCSS 360)
      • Computer Organization (equivalent to TCSS 371)
      • Computer Architecture (equivalent to TCSS 372)
    • Requirements
      • 2 letters of recommendation 
      • Personal statement
      • Resume 
      • Intended faculty advisor

    Additional Instructions
    Nothing should be mailed to the department, all materials are submitted electronically for your application

    Only students who are offered admission will be asked to submit official documents and transcripts for degree verification

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

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


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

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

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    2 Recommendation
    Resume