Overview

When you pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Washington, you become part of a close-knit community of talented students and faculty.

Features

Our culture of collaboration allows students to develop the research and writing skills they’ll need for a rewarding career, and always keeps their best interests in mind.

Our support structure ensures students make steady progress and hit their milestones. We shoot for 5 years to a degree, though there is no single pathway to a Ph.D.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Thermodynamics;

Transport Phenomena;

Reaction Phenomena;

Materials and Biotechnology;

Scientific Computing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts and degree statements from each college and university you have attended (preferably in pdf format). Do not send official transcripts; if admitted, you will be asked to submit official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

Letters of recommendation: Ask three people to provide evaluations.

Personal Statement: 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.

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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37947 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37947 USD per year during 60 months.
National

37947 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37947 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

21774 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21774 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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