International Students

We value and welcoming applications from international students! If you are applying from outside the United States, there are additional requirements and application materials.

Prior degree requirements
  • At minimum, you must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree (a four-year degree from an institution of recognized standing)
  • Evaluation of your degree will be based on:
    • The national system of education in the foreign country
    • The type of institution
    • The field of study and level of studies completed
Transcripts
  • If a transcript is in English, you can upload the transcript in the online application.
  • If the degree is on a separate certificate, you will need to upload this as well. An evaluation from a 3rd party is not needed for this.
  • All transcripts and degree conferral documents that are in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translation and must be in the same format as the original(s).
English language proficiency

Per UW Graduate School policy, you must submit a demonstration of English language proficiency if your native language is not English and you did not earn a degree in one of the following countries:

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Canada
  • Ireland
  • Jamaica
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Trinidad and Tobago

The following tests are accepted if the test was taken fewer than two years ago:

  • TOEFL
    • Minimum score: 80
    • Recommended score: 92+
    • The UW's 4-digit code is 4854
  • IELTS
    • You must request from the center where you took the test that your scores be sent electronically using the IELTS system (E-TRF) to the following address:
      • University of Washington All Campuses, Organisation ID 365, Undergrad & Graduate Admis, Box 355850, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States of America
    • Minimum score: 6.5
    • Recommended score: 7.0+
    • School information for submission:
      University of Washington, All Campuses
      Undergraduate & Graduate Admission
      Box 355850
      Seattle, WA 98195
  • Duolingo
    • Minimum score: 105
    • Recommended score: 125+
    • Follow the instructions on the Duolingo website to submit your scores
Financial ability

If you apply and are offered admission to UW, you will need to submit a statement of financial ability.