Individual PhD in Seattle United States | University of Washington

University of Washington | Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,707
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The University of Washington Graduate School provides an interdisciplinary Individual Ph.D. (IPhD) Program designed for highly capable students pursuing cross-disciplinary research that necessitates mentorship from faculty across multiple UW doctoral programs. Participants craft a personalized academic plan with support from their interdisciplinary Supervisory Committee. Oversight of this program falls under the IPhD Program Coordinator, with leadership from the Graduate School Dean. The program requires completion of 90 credits, including a minimum of 60 credits earned at the University of Washington. An approved Master's degree from an accredited institution may count toward 30 credits, subject to approval by the degree-granting department.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students may consider the IPhD Program if they have: Completed or are nearing completion of a Master's degree. Have identified a research topic of sufficient scope that they cannot investigate it in a single UW established doctoral program. TOEFL iBT: 80, IELTS: 6.5. Presentation of 90 credits, 60 of which must be taken at the University of Washington. With the approval of the degree-granting unit, an appropriate Master's degree from an accredited institution may substitute for 30 credits of enrollment.

Tuition USD 31,707

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