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The Allen School's Ph.D. process consists of three components: coursework, research, and thesis preparation. At the beginning of the program, students will take graduate-level courses in an array of topics spanning theory, systems, programming, and applications.
Admission to the Allen School's Ph.D. program in Computer Science & Engineering is competitive. Each year, we receive applications from approximately 2,500 prospective graduate students, from around the globe, with the goal of starting approximately 50-60 students each year.
The Allen School's Ph.D. process consists of three main components: coursework, research, and thesis preparation. Each Ph.D. student: will take courses from an array of graduate topics covering core skills across the different types of thinking and research approaches that are relevant to the field of computer science.
APPLY NOW. Application Materials. The information below describes the materials required for your application to the Ph.D. Program in Computer Science. All materials are submitted electronically and prospective students are encouraged to review the program’s eligibility requirements for computing background carefully before applying.
Ph.D. Course Guide. A total of approximately 90 credits is required to complete the CSE Ph.D. program, 60 of which must be earned at the University of Washington. The University requires 60 credits earned before scheduling the General Exam and requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduation.
The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering educates tomorrow’s innovators, conducts cutting-edge research in core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a broad range of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing.
All UW-Seattle freshman applicants who meet UW admissions criteria and who list Computer Science OR Computer Engineering as their first-choice major on their application are considered for DTM to the Allen School.
