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The Ph.D. equips students with advanced research capabilities in ISE. This program consists of three key phases, leading to the Qualifying Exam, General Exam, and Final Exam. (A master's degree from UW or another accredited institution can replace 30 enrollment credits).
The prospective student must hold or be near completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign country.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Applicants to the graduate programs should be well prepared and have a strong GPA for the last 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours of graded course work to be considered for admission.
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