About PhD Program,
Students in the UW CEE Ph.D. program work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world. Students who pursue Ph.D. degrees often obtain high-level jobs in industry or go on to work in academia.
The UW CEE Ph.D. program is intended for candidates who possess a high level of scholarship and are passionate about conducting independent and original research in their chosen field of interest. The academic standard is high for students admitted to the Ph.D. program. See Admission Statistics.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, its equivalent from a foreign institution or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System credits.
A 3.0 minimum GPA (based on 4.0 scale) from the last 60 graded semester hours or last 90 graded quarter hours in undergraduate or post-graduate academic coursework is required. In practice, substantially higher grades may be necessary for admission to the graduate program. View admission statistics for the past autumn.
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting official TOEFL test scores. For more information and minimum score requirements, refer to the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Requirements. A score higher than the minimum may be needed in order to be competitive for admission.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Ph.D. students are fully funded with research or teaching assistantships, departmental support, and fellowships from a variety of organizations, such as the National Science Foundation, Achievement Rewards for College Scientists, and many more
Full-time Ph.D. students and many research track master’s students are funded through research assistantships and teaching assistantships. For master’s students, priority is given to students who plan to continue on to a Ph.D. degree. Research and teaching assistants receive a monthly salary and tuition waiver as well as medical and dental insurance. The student is responsible for student fees.
Application Requirement,
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- GPA
- Official GRE scores
- Resume ; A resumé is required for Ph.D. applicants; optional for master’s applicants.
- Writing sample ; D. applicants may submit a writing sample, however it is not required.
- English proficiency : Required for international applicants
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
The nonrefundable application fee is $85.00 (USD) or $75.00 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, beginning with applications for Autumn 2025 the application fee will be $90.00 (USD) and remain $75.00 (USD) for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications,
