PhD Applied Mathematics at University of Washington

Programme overview

Primarily a research degree, based on proficiency in applied mathematics, and the ability to carry out an independent investigation. The dissertation must exhibit original mathematical contributions relevant to a significant area of application.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Applied Mathematics | Duration: Minimum 90 credits | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Minimum 90 credits; Course Requirements (30 credits):; Complete at least two out of the three core sequences: (1) AMATH 561, AMATH 562, AMATH 563; (2) AMATH 567, AMATH 568, AMATH 569; (3) AMATH 584, AMATH 585, AMATH 586.; AMATH 600 (8 credits) (Reading during first four quarters, including first summer) (2x4 credits each with separate faculty members); Minimum 12 Numerically Graded Courses (to reach required total):

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uw.edu/admission/find-a-program/program-detail/#!?progid=3

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