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Graduate Research Degrees   |   Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Graduate coursework typically includes subjects of importance to all chemical engineers, such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and applied mathematics. Students are encouraged to take additional courses to gain experience in areas relevant to their research.

Contact: jacqueh2@uw.edu    

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Graduate Research Degrees   |   Civil & Environmental Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Students in the CEE Ph.D. program work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world. Students who pursue Ph.D. degrees often obtain high-level jobs in industry or go on to work in academia.

Available on campus.

Contact: ceginfo@uw.edu     206-685-2227

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Graduate Research Degrees   |   Computer Science & Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering

The Allen School provides every student accepted to our Ph.D. program with full financial support in the form of teaching and research assistantships or fellowships, from program inception to degree. Students earn an integrated master’s degree on their path to the Ph.D.

Available on campus.

Contact: grad-admissions@cs.washington.edu     206-543-1695

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Graduate Research Degrees   |   Electrical & Computer Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

The Ph.D. program prepares students for work in academia or industry as independent researchers and scholars. It is the highest degree awarded in the field. Students work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world.

Available on campus, full-time.

Contact: grad@ece.uw.edu    

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Graduate Research Degrees   |   Human Centered Design & Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Centered Design & Engineering

The HCDE doctoral program prepares students for careers as scholars and researchers through relevant coursework, mentorship from faculty, and collaboration with peers. Early in the program, students may explore different topics and research areas through Directed Research Groups and other independent projects.

Contact: askhcde@uw.edu