Overview

The University is located on a beautiful campus in the heart of the city of Seattle. HCDE is housed in the College of Engineering, and benefits from the research tradition of a leading R1 research institution.

Features

The Human Centered Design and Engineering doctoral program at University of Washington prepares students for careers as scholars and researchers through relevant coursework, mentorship from faculty, and collaboration with peers.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Theoretical Foundations;

Empirical Traditions;

Experimental and Quasi-experimental Research Methods;

Qualitative Research Methods;

Directed Research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants who hold an appropriate undergraduate degree from an accredited university are eligible to apply to the PhD program.

Applicants admitted as full-time, on-campus students will be eligible for a visa, issued through the UW Graduate School, subject to certain restrictions and requirements.

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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 120 months.
National

37947 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37947 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

21774 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21774 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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