International Admissions Information

 

International students must have a visa status that allows academic study at the University of Washington.  International applicants include students who hold U.S. visas, such as F-1, J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1, any dependent visas or any other non-immigrant classifications.  (You are not an international applicant if you hold a U.S. "Green Card or Immigrant" status.)

International applicants are required to provide additional application materials and information when they apply to the University of Washington Graduate School.  When you have submitted an on-line Graduate School Application and paid the application fee, you will see a detailed check list of requirements.

Financial Ability for International Applicants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security-(DHS), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-(ICE), mandate all schools, including the University of Washington verify certification of adequate financial support from each international applicant without resorting to unauthorized employment.

Graduate appointments awarded by degree programs are considered authorized employment. Some graduate programs offer financial support in the form of a research or teaching appointment. These appointments may not satisfy the entire financial responsibility requirement and you may need to seek supplemental funding. Supplemental funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, sponsoring agencies, personal or family funds. 

Options to show your financial ability showing readily available funds sufficient to cover the first year's educational expenses include:  applicant’s personal funds, family or other sponsors must submit original bank statements on bank letterhead; include the name of the account holder and specific amount of funding in U.S. funds. Faxes, internet or photo copies are not accepted. Your financial resource must be readily accessible funds. Stocks, bonds or proof of property ownership are not acceptable financial resources

For the calendar year 2010-11, the total cost of living expenses, tuition and other campus fees is US $58,607.00. If not attending summer quarter, the cost is $44,373.00.  The following expenses are subject to change without notice and the student should be prepared for any adjustments:

Expenses Academic Year (9 Months) Calendar Year (12 Months)
Non-Resident Tuition and other campus fees $25.068.00 $32,867.00
Health Insurance (required) $1,434.00 $1,912.00
Room and Board $12,876.00 $17,168.00
Books and Supplies $1,206.00 $1,608.00
Local Transportation $1,524.00 $2,032.00
Personal Expenses $2,265.00 $3,020.00
TOTAL (U.S. $) $44,373.00 $58,607.00

 

Dependent Information: Estimated costs include living expenses and health insurance costs: Spouse: US $8,835.00 per year.  Child: US $5,028.00 per year per child.