Overview

What is mechanical engineering?

Simply speaking, Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington deals with understanding how things work, from the tiniest micro-particle to the largest spacecraft, and even the human body—one of our most complex machines.

It is the broadest of all engineering disciplines, and interdisciplinary work is key to our department’s success.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Mechanical Engineering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 116 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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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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General requirements

Three letters of recommendation, letters must be submitted via the online application system. After entering email addresses for your letter writers into the online form, an automatic email will direct them to a secure Web site to upload their letter. It is recommended to submit email addresses early, to give recommenders ample time to submit letters. Letters from academic references are preferred but relevant professional references are also acceptable.

Statement of purpose (1-page limit). The statement of purpose should summarize your technical/research interests (so far as they are formulated at this point), eventual career goals, and how you envision your proposed degree contributing to these goals. This must be no more than one page in length.

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Accidents
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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

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

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Scholarships Information

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