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 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 88 other PhDs in Chemical 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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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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39204 USD / year

≈ 39204 USD / year
Out-of-State

39204 USD / year

≈ 39204 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22497 USD / year

≈ 22497 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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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