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Welcome to the History Graduate Program at the University of Washington. Our mission is to educate future historians who contribute to academic knowledge about history while also teaching and connecting with wider audiences. With over 50 MA and PhD candidates across diverse specializations, our program stands out for its extensive faculty expertise. We encourage cross-disciplinary and comparative historical methods, allowing students to collaborate with professors from multiple disciplines and affiliated UW departments. Both faculty and graduate students participate in numerous digital history initiatives aimed at enhancing research, education, and public engagement with historical scholarship.
Prerequisite: MA in History. Applicants who do not have an MA in History must apply to the History MA program.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5