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The Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) on-line application opens annually on September 1 and closes on December 15 for both U.S. and international applicants. [Please ignore the November 1 deadline stated elsewhere by the Graduate School.]

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 by December 15, 2008, to be considered for admission in autumn 2009.

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.
  • 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. Note: TOEFL scores are not required for international students who have earned either a bachelor's or master's degree from an institution in the U.S., Canada, or any other country whose official language is English. Scores must be no more than 2 years old.
  • 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.
  • Application fee. There will be a $50 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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