PhD in Mechanical 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:

Program Website

Basic Info

Institute

College of Engineering

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Mechanical Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 30600

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 21800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 37900

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

80

IELTS

6.5

Duolingo

110

Undergrad GPA

3.5 - 3.7

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jul, 2025

(September-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

15 Dec, 2025

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    M.S. Degree

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation from people in an ME-relevant field (i.e. faculty, supervisors at work or internship) who are familiar with your engineering and research abilities. The most successful letters speak to an applicant’s capabilities as an engineer and describe specific experiences with the applicant that demonstrate their preparedness for graduate study.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    The Statement of Purpose should be approximately 1 page in length. Key points to address include: 1) An introduction to yourself, including your interests and motivations 2) Any relevant highlights in your background that would be of interest to the admissions committee or faculty 3) A description of your laboratory or research experience, outreach, leadership activities, or scholarly engagement outside of coursework, and how they have influenced your current motivations and scientific interests 4) Your career goals and how your planned graduate studies align with these goals You may also mention faculty members whose research aligns with your interests, along with a brief explanation of your choices. Additionally, the Statement of Purpose is an appropriate place to explain any concerns in your application, such as poor grades due to extenuating circumstances.

  • Resume

    Common Document

    We evaluate your resume for project, research, or work experiences in ME relevant fields. For each experience on your resume, it’s helpful to include the length of your involvement, and any roles that you held on a project team.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

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