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The Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) on-line application for the
Ph.D. program opens
annually around August 1 and closes on December 15 for
both U.S. and international applicants.
It is important to read all directions carefully before proceeding. You
may wish to print out these instructions and keep them for reference.
If you have questions after reading the instructions, contact the
Graduate Advisor by e-mail at grad-advisor
at cs.washington.edu, or by phone at 206-543-1695.
All application materials must be received electronically by December
15, 2011, to be considered for admission in autumn 2012.
Please go to: Application to UW
Graduate School/Computer Science & Engineering.
Application materials are submitted on line. Here is the list of
materials you will be required to provide:
- Statement of Purpose (personal statement, research statement). [Copy
and paste.] Include your reasons for wishing to enter graduate studies in computer
science. Describe your desire to do research based on any relevant experience you
have. You may also include any explanation for weaknesses in your record. Please
describe any background that might contribute to the intellectual and social
enrichment of our department.
- Curriculum Vitae (academic life). [Upload pdf, Word, plain text file.]
Similar to a resume but emphasizing your academic accomplishments--degrees,
publications, professional experience, honors and awards, work experience.
- Letters of Recommendation. You will be asked to enter the names and
contact information (affiliation, email, phone), then to activate a request for a
letter of recommendation. You must enter this information even if
letters are being submitted by postal mail.
- GRE scores. Please request ETS to have scores sent to the University of
Washington, institution code 4854. Scores will be delivered electronically to your
on-line application. Scores must be no more than 5 years old.
- TOEFL scores. Required of all international applicants. Please request
ETS to send scores to the University of Washington, institution code 4854. Scores
must be no more than two years old. Note:
TOEFL scores are not required for international students who have earned a
bachelor's or master's degree from an institution in the U.S.,
Canada, or in any other country whose official language is English. Also
exempt are those students whose entire instruction in school was conducted
in English; documentation from that school must be provided.
- Unofficial Transcipt. You will be able to upload an unofficial
transcript. Please note that you will be asked to submit an official hard-copy
transcript only if you are offered admission. So please do not send
hardcopy transcript materials until you are asked to do so.
- Application fee. There will be a $75 application fee required
to process your application by the University of Washington Graduate
School Admissions Office. You must pay on-line to be able to declare
your application complete.
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