Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D.

Features

The Allen School provides every student accepted to our Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. program at University of Washington with full financial support in the form of teaching and research assistantships or fellowships, from program inception to degree. Students earn an integrated Master's Degree on their path to the Ph.D. Key features of our program include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality graduate computer science curriculum.
• A vibrant academic and social community.
• Welcoming and inclusive environment for international students, women, and other underrepresented groups.
• Robust schedule of colloquia and lectures on current topics in research and technology.
• Leading-edge interdisciplinary research opportunities, on and off campus.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Students are required to complete approximately 90 credits on their way to obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science & Engineering from the Allen School, 60 of which must be earned at the University of Washington.
• Explore our online course guide to peruse available courses, teaching schedules, internship credit, and specialized degree tracks available to Ph.D. students.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 105
• TOEFL iBT: 80

General requirements

• Transcript from prior degree demonstrating minimum GPA (3.0).
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) Test Score (If applicable; See Graduate School Memo. 8).
• Letters of Recommendation.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV). You can upload a PDF, Word, or plain text file.
• Application Fee: $85 paid online.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 55,306 AUD / year (≈ 39,204 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 55,306 AUD / year (≈ 39,204 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 31,737 AUD / year (≈ 22,497 USD / year)

Living costs

Seattle, United States: 2,088–3,640 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The Allen School provides every student accepted to our Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. program at University of Washington with full financial support in the form of teaching and research assistantships or fellowships, from program inception to degree.