PhD in Chemical Engineering

University of Washington (United States) · 1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA, 98195-4550

About University:

The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1861, Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast; it was established in Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding to aid its economic development. Today, the university's 703 acres main Seattle campus is in the University District, Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest. The university also has campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses over 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, as well as the UW Tower, lecture halls, art centers, museums, laboratories, stadiums, and conference centers. The university offers degrees through 140 departments in various colleges and schools, and functions on a quarter system.

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About University:

The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1861, Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast; it was established in Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding to aid its economic development. Today, the university's 703 acres main Seattle campus is in the University District, Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest. The university also has campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses over 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, as well as the UW Tower, lecture halls, art centers, museums, laboratories, stadiums, and conference centers. The university offers degrees through 140 departments in various colleges and schools, and functions on a quarter system.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Engineering

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Chemical Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 30580

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 21800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 37900

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

80

Duolingo

110

IELTS

6.5

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Dec, 2025

(September-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

01 Jul, 2026

(September-2026)

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  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Degree statements from each college and university you have attended (preferably in pdf format).

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Unofficial transcripts from each college and university you have attended (preferably in pdf format).

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Ask three people to provide evaluations. The most useful and influential evaluations are from professors and other technical professionals who know our program and have recommended other students. Include at least one professor from the school most recently attended. Designate these recommenders in the online application and request that the letters be submitted online (not mailed to the department).

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    Please provide a statement (suggested length of 1 page) describing your goals for graduate school, your reason for applying to the University of Washington, and any other background information you would like us to consider.

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

    Resume/CV

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

  • Writing Sample

    University Specific

    An article written in English, submitted to or published in a journal, is the only writing sample accepted; limit of one per applicant.

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