University of Washington

• Cost of tuition: Quarterly tuition is variable by academic program. Current rates for graduate programs can be found on the tuition dashboard of our Finance, Planning & Budgeting website.
• Cost of fees: Fees associated with tuition that are not covered by tuition waivers include the Technology Fee and the U-PASS Fee, which currently amount to $97 USD per quarter. Fees are subject to increases each academic year. Quarterly per-credit course fees for self-sustaining, fee-based academic programs (not covered by tuition waivers) can generally be found on the Professional & Continuing Education website.

• The Graduate School can commit tuition waivers to up to 5 Fulbright Germany grantees per year (3 quarters per student, 15 quarters per academic year). Please note our tuition waivers are not available for use in summer quarter, nor are they available for self-sustaining/fee-based programs, and are contingent upon the grantee receiving a living stipend from Fulbright Germany: More Information: University Website
• Our international student tuition waivers cover full, non-resident tuition based on the recipient’s academic program, with the above stated exception of the Technology Fee and U-PASS Fee.

• The total estimated expenses for one US quarter (approx. three months) at the UW for a non-resident international graduate student is $20,582. A full breakdown of that estimate can be found here: https://iss.washington.edu/annual-expenses/.
• Books and supplies cost an additional average of $300 per quarter.

• No. UW requires ISHIP for international student health insurance. More information: https://iship.washington.edu/

• Insurance cost per quarter (approx. 3 months) is $458. More information:  https://iship.washington.edu/insurance-program/

• Yes, varies by academic program. 50% time positions (approx. 20 hours of service per week) provide tuition coverage and health insurance for the appointed academic quarter.

~ 28 students per classroom

• ~ 17.5:1 

• All international students are required to submit an official English proficiency test score, using either TOEFL (iBT or MyBest), IELTS or Duolingo English Test (DET). Some programs may not accept MyBest Scores. https://grad.uw.edu/prospective-students/how-to-apply/international-applicants/
• We do offer an alternative method using SAT or ACT scores only for those who qualify. (See point "Acceptance Rate"). While this does not exempt you from the English proficiency requirement, you may decide which test you would prefer to submit for admission (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or DET).
• For international freshman applicants, tests must be taken on or before and within 2 years of December 31 of the year of application. For international transfer applicants, tests must be taken on or before and within 2 years of the application deadline (February 15).

• Overall average of 40% for undergraduate non-residents.
• 24% for transfer students from non-Washington state colleges.
• 49% for master’s applicants.
   
• SAT range:
  • Completion of the SAT is not required for admission. SAT is only accepted as an alternative to the above English proficiency tests. For this, students must satisfy both of the following: 
  • A minimum average grade of B* in all high-school-level English writing or literature courses where English is the language of instruction for all grade 10-12 classes taught at the school and

  • 2. A minimum score of ACT English 22 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 580. Official scores must be sent to the UW directly from ACT or the College Board to satisfy this requirement.

    *(Common equivalencies for an average grade of B: IB scale = 5; 100 point scale = 80; 4 point scale = 3.0; IGCSE exams = C)

• The application deadline for international undergraduate first-year students starting in Fall Quarter is November 15^th of the year prior. The application deadline for international transfer students starting in Fall Quarter is February 15^th of the same year. https://www.washington.edu/students/reg/2526cal.html
• The application deadline for graduate (master’s) studies varies by degree program. A full list of graduate degree programs can be found here: https://grad.uw.edu/programs/find-a-graduate-program/ .

• All first-year applicants are notified of admission decision March 1^st-15^th. More information: Website.
• Transfer applicants will be notified anytime between May 1^st and June 30^th.
• Graduate admissions reviews may take four months from submission of an application, with no set date. https://grad.uw.edu/prospective-students/after-you-apply/

• F-1 degree seeking students are required to complete all parts of Advising & Orientation like all other incoming students. https://fyp.uw.edu/orientation/freshman-international/. In addition, they must be issued Form I-20 “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.”
• International students attending 2025-2026 on a J-1 visa must participate in orientation on Friday, September 19^th. https://www.washington.edu/circle/events/j-1-exchange-student-orientation/, obtain a Form DS-2019 “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status”, and complete any graduate program-specific orientation requirements, which can be found on their sites. (J-1 students do NOT need to complete the same Advising & Orientation that other international students do).
• During the second half of September each year there is Dawg Daze, an orientation week that consists of a convocation celebration, performances, activities, and events. https://dawgdaze.fyp.uw.edu/ Participation in Dawg Daze is optional.

• Fall quarter typically begins on the last Wednesday of September and ends on the first or second Friday of December, depending on the start date.

• For an abbreviated summary of the academic calendar from 2024-2029: https://www.washington.edu/students/reg/begendcal.html

• The UW has a variety of physical recreational centers, development opportunities, registered student organizations (RSO), and more.
• A full list can be found here: https://www.washington.edu/studentlife/groups-activities/ on Student Life’s website.
• There are also performances, fairs, panels, and events year-round. 

• UW Seattle has 16 libraries across campus, and each have their own study rooms.
• UW Seattle also boasts gymnasiums, an aquatic center, outdoor sports fields, a waterfront activities center, and more.

• There is one museum on campus (The Burke Museum of Natural History) and one art gallery (the Henry Art Gallery).
• There are three theaters that host performances throughout the year.
• Fairs and events frequently occur on the Red Square, the campus’ largest plaza.
• One of the Seattle campus’ main appeals is natural beauty, exemplified by the cherry blossom grove in the Quad and its uninterrupted vista of Mt. Rainier.

• https://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/degree_programs.html