The College of Engineering seeks to enroll engineers looking to enhance their AI and ML skills and advance their careers.
The application deadline for 2024 admissions is closed.
Our next program starts Fall 2025.
Admission requirements
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Engineering need a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4-point scale from an accredited school and meet specific coursework requirements listed below. To be considered for admission, applicants should submit a resume, statement of purpose, and unofficial/electronic transcripts.
How to apply
Prospective students not enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Washington must apply to the Graduate School as part of their application. The minimum qualifications for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Engineering are:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited school with at least 3.0 GPA.
- Undergraduate coursework in calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and physics.
- Undergraduate coursework or work experience with writing computer code in any language.
- Strongly recommended: In previous degree, majored in engineering, physics, chemistry, or a closely related discipline. Other majors will be considered, if required prerequisite coursework above has been completed.
- English language proficiency for non-native English speakers must be demonstrated according to the requirements in Graduate School Policy 3.2. Not required if already enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Washington.
Application materials
Required application materials are as follows:
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. These may be unofficial transcripts for application, but official transcripts will need to be submitted if offered admission.
- 1-page resume, including lists of relevant professional experience and contributions to the community through volunteering and service.
- 1-page Statement of Purpose, which should describe how this certificate program would help the prospective student reach their professional goals, in their current and/or potential future work. If the prospective student does not have an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry, include an explanation of how previous coursework or professional work has prepared them for this program.