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Whether you’re just starting out or returning to school, the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is a great place to pursue the next step in your educational journey!
Ready to be an Allen School student? Learn more about the degrees we offer and find the program that is right for you!
Undergraduate Education
Our undergraduate programs are open to students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Students can enter these programs directly after high school or after starting college at the UW or another college or university. Note: the Allen School does not offer post-baccalaureate admissions for students who already have a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
The Allen School offers two undergraduate majors: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering. Both majors prepare students to design, build, and analyze computing systems while exploring the broader impact of technology. There are three admissions pathways into our undergraduate majors: Direct to Major (first-year) admissions for students entering directly after high school, transfer admissions for students who have completed around 2 years of coursework at a different college or university, and current UW student admissions for students who are currently enrolled at the UW’s Seattle campus.
Graduate Education
Our advanced degrees are intended for students who have already completed a Bachelor’s Degree. These programs are designed to provide robust educational and professional growth opportunities to students interested in continuing their education. Our graduate programs include our combined B.S./M.S. program, our Professional Master’s program designed for full-time professionals interested in growing their skills, our research intensive full-time Ph.D. program, and a new graduate certificate.
B.S./M.S. Program
The Allen School offers a combined bachelor’s/master’s degree intended for current Allen School undergraduate students who are interested in earning a master’s within one year of receiving their bachelor’s degree. This program is only available for applicants who are already enrolled in either the Computer Science or Computer Engineering major at the University of Washington’s main Seattle campus.
Professional Masters Program
The Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is a part-time, evening degree program designed for Seattle-area software professionals who are interested in continuing on their career paths while acquiring critical skills to move them into positions and projects of greater responsibility and impact. The all-coursework curriculum offers a broad-spectrum, industry-focused plan of study covering a multitude of engineering insights and practical development tools. The PMP is the only standalone M.S. in Computer Science offered by the Allen School; a full-time standalone M.S. program is not available.
Full-time Ph.D. Program
The Allen School’s full-time Ph.D. program is a research-intensive program in which students earn their master’s and doctor of philosophy degrees. Consistently ranked among the top computer science and engineering graduate programs in the nation, we offer a collegial and supportive learning environment, research opportunities of the highest quality, and the chance to collaborate with entrepreneurial faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields.
Graduate Certificate in Modern AI Methods
The Graduate Certificate in Modern Artificial Intelligence Methods is an evening program designed to help working professionals and recent graduates to build expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning and to apply the latest tools in their current industry. Courses are geared toward those with a STEM or business background, but without a Computer Science degree, and are delivered in person on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. Students are able to stack this certificate with another qualified certificate to earn a master’s degree.