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Welcome to UW Graduate Studies

The UW has been awarding graduate degrees since 1885.  Since 1974, UW has led the nation’s public universities in competing for federal research and training grants. In 2000, the UW was first among public and second among all universities, public and private, in federal research awards. Currently, we have over 10,000 graduate students enrolled at all 3 campuses pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in 114 graduate degree granting units.

The University of Washington also values diversity in its broadest context, reaching out to underrepresented individuals to recognize what they have to offer the community. In addition, international applicants, immigrants and permanent residents constitute an important segment of our population. Diversity within the student body not only benefits the individual but enhances the educational experience for everyone.

Applying for Admission

Applying to graduate study is a simple process. The following pages will guide you through the steps.

Please note: The Graduate School of Business, the School of Law, the School of Dentistry, the School of Pharmacy, and the School of Medicine's M.D. program have slightly different admissions procedures. To apply to these programs, please visit their websites.

Application Information

• Programs and Degrees Offered: Academic Program offerings, including Master's, Ph.D., Certificate and Interdisciplinary Programs.
• General Admission Information: Includes information about student status options; admission requirements; required tests; when to apply; how to apply and information about applying on-line
• Apply Now:  Application for Admission to Graduate School at UW is now an online application.  NOTE: We realize that in some instances, it may not be possible for an applicant to use the online process. Although the paper application takes from 4 – 6 weeks longer to process, if you *must* have access to a downloadable/printable version, you should contact the department to which you are applying. Some departments are still able to accept paper applications and some are not.

Important Information

• International Applicants: Information for international applicants about admission to graduate programs
• Underrepresented Students: This includes a wide range of resources for prospective students.
• Student Status Options: The Graduate School accepts applications for the following 3 types of students. It is important to understand the distinctions between the categories.
• Financial Support: The Fellowship and Assistantship Division (FAD) provides a number of services for the Graduate School, its departments, and students.
• Interdisciplinary Studies: The graduate and certificate programs at UW.
• Statistics: What's what in graduate education at the UW.
• Graduate School History: Our responsibilities and mission at UW.