PhD Chemistry at University of Washington

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemistry has variants in Chemistry, Chemistry and Astrobiology, Chemistry and Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering, and Data Science.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Intake: Autumn | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Background equivalent to an undergraduate major in a natural science or engineering; no minimum GPA listed. Application requires unofficial transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, a 1-2 page statement of purpose naming three aligned faculty, and a resume/CV. GRE scores are not accepted for 2027-2028. Non-native English speakers: TOEFL iBT minimum 92 (speaking 26+ to skip further testing), Duolingo 125, or IELTS 7.0 (speaking 7.0). Applications open September 1, 2026 and close December 1, 2026. Applicants are automatically considered for teaching or research assistantships.

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.

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