Overview

Key facts

We offer the following M.S. degree programs:

Research Track
Thesis and non-thesis programs
Transcriptable data science degree option
Data Science Track
Capstone project requirement
Streamlined program intended for industry career preparation

M.S. students enroll in the same courses as our Ph.D. students. The program covers basic subjects important to all chemical engineers, including thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics and applied mathematics, along with coursework tailored to student interest.

All students in the research track conduct innovative, original research in faculty-run labs. All students in the data science track complete a capstone project and specialized coursework at the intersection of data science and chemical engineering.

The Chemical Engineering program from University of Washington typically requires one to two years to complete, depending on the intensity of study and whether a thesis is produced. The data science track can be completed in 10 months (one academic year plus the summer A term).

We welcome students with undergraduate degrees in chemical engineering, as well as in other related STEM fields such as chemistry, mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering. Students entering with a degree other than a BS ChemE, however, may require additional coursework, thereby adding time to the degree.

Programme Structure

Course Overview:

Complete 39 credits of coursework for the research track, 36 credits for the data science track

Complete at least 18 graded credits of graduate-level coursework in classes numbered 500 - 599

Complete at least 6 credits of independent study for those on the non-thesis track, and 9 credits of independent study for those who wish to apply for the thesis track

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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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Credits

39 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

If you wish us to consider it, the GRE and have scores reported to the UW (School code 4854). However, the GRE is optional.
Unless you are exempt, take the TOEFL (UW is phasing out accepting IELTS. Any test with a date after Nov 1, 2016 cannot be accepted.) and have scores reported to the UW (School code 4854).
Apply to UW Graduate School. All applicants apply online; there is no paper-based application form. Submit the following materials:
Unofficial transcripts and degree statements from each college and university you have attended (preferably in pdf format).
Letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Optional: resume/cv and writing sample

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

32811 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32811 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18792 USD / year

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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.

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