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Prospective Students
How to Apply
International Students
Welcome
If you are able to answer "yes" to the following four questions, you are definitely eligible to apply to graduate study at the University of Washington. We welcome and value international students here and hope that you decide that it is worth your considerable time and expense to submit an application.
- Do you now, or will you by the time you begin your graduate studies, have the equivalent of at least a 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree? (See the section on Required Degrees from Other Countries.)
- Have you taken or do you plan to take the required tests? (GRE, TOEFL, TSE)
- If you have taken these tests, do your scores meet the minimum requirements?
- If the graduate program to which you are applying does not offer any funding, do you have other sources to provide the necessary $56,151(U.S.)?
We hope that you have decided to apply to the University of Washington. If so, please continue to find out how to complete the application process.
How to Apply
International applicants must complete the online Application for Graduate Study at the University of Washington . Once the online application is completed and submitted (including payment of the $50 US application fee) applicants must note the following:
Materials to be Mailed to Graduate Admissions by International Applicants:
- Copy of Graduate School application form, signed and dated (original signature).
- Statement of Financial Ability form (see here for more information about the form and appropriate financial documentation).
- Official transcripts and degree statements.
- Official TOEFL score report. Score reports over two years old (from the test date) are no longer valid. You may request official test scores from Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151. Request that they forward your scores using our institution code: #4854.
Note: International applicants must mail a copy of the application, together with transcripts, to Graduate Admissions.
University of Washington
Office of Graduate Admissions
3920 Stevens Way, 301 Loew Hall
P.O. Box 84808
Seattle, Washington 98124-6108
Prior Degree Requirements
The University of Washington must assess the academic preparation of international students. The evaluation of a foreign degree is based on the following:
- The national system of education in the foreign country.
- The type of institution attended.
- The field of study and level of studies completed.
At the University of Washington, you must have at least a four-year degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from institutions of recognized standing to apply for admission to this graduate school. The official assessment must be done by Graduate Admissions, but there are general guidelines that indicate the level of study expected of applicants prior to graduate enrollment at the University of Washington.
When to Apply
Due to the time required for processing, international applicants applying for Summer or Autumn Quarter should submit their application materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions prior to November 1. Applications received after this date will be processed as soon as possible, but significant delays may result.
Please read area deadlines for submitting the graduate application.
College of Education Graduate Degree Programs
These are the degree programs we offer in the College of Education:
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
- Learning Sciences
- Teacher Education Program
Application Fee
The non-refundable application-processing fee is $50.00 (payable by MasterCard or Visa)for each application submitted. You must submit an application and fee for each graduate program to which you are applying, with the exception of the established Concurrent Degree programs. The fee must accompany the application and is payable by MasterCard, Visa, check or money order in United States currency to the University of Washington.
Applications will not be processed without the fee which cannot be waived or postponed.
Transcripts
In order to complete the application, two sets of transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended must be submitted. You should ask the Registrar of each institution to mail two copies of official transcripts to you in separate, sealed envelopes. DO NOT OPEN THESE ENVELOPES. If the Registrar's seal is broken or tampered with, the transcripts are no longer considered official.
International transcripts with degree statements, including the date of graduation and title of the academic degree awarded, must be in the original language and be accompanied by a certified English translation. International credentials are considered official only if they have been signed in ink by the proper school official and carry the seal of the school. In some circumstances, we will accept exact copies duly certified as such by the Registrar of a U.S. institution previously attended by the applicant. Such copies must be sent directly from the U.S. institution in a sealed envelope.
Transcripts should be collected and sent by you with the application, as directed, in the envelopes provided in the application packet. Please make sure the contents are sent to the appropriate offices. If your prior institution will not send official transcripts to you, they may be submitted separately.
Required Tests
Graduate Record Examination
The Graduate School requires submission of the general (GRE) scores for students who apply to the College of Education. Note: If you have earned a doctoral level degree from an accredited institution in the United States, you do not have to submit GRE scores.
There is a GRE website at http://www.gre.org/. When scheduling the test, refer to departmental application deadlines to allow adequate time for scores to arrive. ETS will send the score reports to the department indicated on the report.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE)
A satisfactory command of the English language is required for admission to the University of Washington Graduate School. International applicants, including transfers, who are not citizens of the United States on the date of admission, and whose native language is other than English, must meet the following terms and conditions:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required unless one of the specific exceptions stated below is met. Test scores must be less than two years old from the test date and no waivers of this English competency requirement may be given. The minimum score required for admission into the College of Education is 580.
Request Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 to forward your score report using our institution code #4854.
There is also a TOEFL website at http://www.toefl.org/. Please consult the following Graduate School Memoranda for exceptions to the TOEFL and TSE requirements:
- English Proficiency Exemptions: English Language Competence for Admission to the Graduate School
- TA Appointments: Conditions of appointment for TA's who are not U.S. citizens
Statement of Financial Ability
The University of Washington requires official certification of adequate financial support from each international applicant. For the calendar year 2008-09, the total cost of living expenses, tuition and other campus fees is US $56,151.00; if not attending summer quarter, the cost is $42,408.00. Upon receipt of an application, application fee and official transcripts, all international applicants will be sent a University of Washington Statement of Financial Ability form. When completing and returning this form to the Office of Graduate Admissions, please include official/original financial documentation such as: bank statements or scholarship support. DO NOT send such financial verification before submitting the graduate application.
For a complete listing of anticipated expenses, please visit http://www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/adminfo.html#International.
More questions?
General information about the University of Washington can be found on both the Graduate School Home Page and the University of Washington Home Page. If you have further questions about the application process for international applicants after reviewing these pages and the degree program information, please contact: uwgrad@washington.edu.
