With the immense social and economic challenges in today’s world, current and future leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors play a more critical role than ever in shaping public policy and managing it.
At the Evans School we are dedicated to preparing those leaders with the tools needed for making changes that will benefit society for generations to come.
Find out more about why you should choose the Evans School and our programs.
For more than 45 years the Evans School has attracted students who aspire to be successful, innovative leaders committed to serving the public interest.
We offer a unique learning experience by providing:
The Evans School welcomes students who aspire to make a measurable difference in society, and seek the leadership skills and policy tools to do so.
If this describes you, learn more about our programs.
We also invite you to learn more about the benefits of studying at the University of Washington and living in the Pacific Northwest.
The University of Washington (UW) is a community of students and teachers—a place where people inspire and are inspired by ideas.
UW faculty members are the people who communicate the knowledge, understanding, and intellectual curiosity that educate and inspire students.
Their teaching and research are known nationally and internationally, helping the UW receive more federal funding for research than any other public university in the United States.
The more than 40,000 students enrolled in the 16 schools and colleges of the UW can choose from more than 100 academic disciplines and 5,000 courses.
The UW is particularly strong in the fields of marine science, environmental issues, and health fields. The Evans School has established close working relationships with other departments and schools on campus through:
The UW also houses a library system that is one of the most innovative and well-integrated electronic information networks in the world. The library contains more than than five million volumes of work, an equal number in microform, several million items in other formats, and more than 50,000 serials.
The UW social scene is an active one with things such as:
The main UW campus, where the Evans School is located, is a network of libraries, research centers, classrooms, and offices surrounded by the eye-catching vistas of the Puget Sound and the neighborhoods of north Seattle. On a stroll across the campus, you’ll find:
Find out more about the benefits of studying in the Pacific Northwest and at the University of Washington.
The main campus of the University of Washington (UW), where the Evans School is located, is three miles north of downtown Seattle between the shores of Lake Washington and Lake Union in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
The Seattle area is a complex, distinctive metropolis that is old enough to have confidence and charm, and new enough to be innovative and surprising. It is a city of highly diverse neighborhoods and communities reflecting a variety of ethnic and cultural influences. Many who visit Seattle find themselves intrigued by its complexity and charmed by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
The neighborhoods surrounding the UW campus are known as Wallingford and the U-District, two residential sections of the city long considered to be one of the most attractive in the nation for their abundance of original 1920s craftsman houses.
Seattle is also an internationally recognized center for trade, education, high-tech manufacturing, and medical care and research.
Seattle, the "Emerald City," has twice been called the most livable city in the United States because of its:
Seattle is also surrounded by a natural landscape of mountains and water that is the envy of most major metropolitan areas. From the top of the Space Needle at 600 feet in the air, there is a breathtaking view in every direction—sometimes rugged, sometimes placid. Iconic features of Seattle that can be seen from the Space Needle include:
The city's population has a reputation for enjoying a vast range of recreational activities, and Seattleites generally refuse to let a few raindrops spoil:
In fact, the residents of Seattle own more boats, see more movies, drink more espresso, and read more books per capita than those of any other city in the United States.
Seattlelites are also ardent sports fans and supporters of the UW Huskies, the Seattle Seahawks, Supersonics, Storm, and Mariners.
On sunny days the city's parks are filled with the enthusiasm of pick-up basketball, ultimate Frisbee, and pet-loving city dwellers.
There are also excellent resident opera and ballet companies, symphony and chamber orchestras, and a remarkable range of live theater companies that produce everything from repertory to world premieres.
Take a virtual tour of Seattle, or find out more about our programs at the Evans School.
Our degree and certificate programs at the Evans School are designed to meet the varying interests and goals of individuals at different stages in their careers.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Peace Corps Master’s International (PCMI MPA track)
Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)
Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy (Ph.D. Program)
We also offer concurrent degrees with other graduate schools and colleges at the University of Washington, and non-degree and certificate programs.
Find out more about our admissions requirements and how to apply to the Evans School by contacting our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
We admit a total of about 300 graduate and doctoral students once a year during the autumn quarter through a competitive admissions process.
Our only four formal requirements for admission into our Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management programs include:
However, your application will be more competitive if you have:
Our admissions committees look for applicants who show the capacity to sustain a high level of achievement in their selected programs, and the potential to make important contributions to public service by reviewing each potential candidate’s required application materials.
We receive applications from students with backgrounds in:
We also strive for racial and cultural diversity in our student body, and encourage those with varying backgrounds to apply.
Find out how to apply and more about tuition, expenses, and financial aid by contacting our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
To be considered for admission to any of our degree programs you must submit an online application to the University of Washington's Graduate School and Evans School.
A total of $50 is charged for filing the application.
Your application and required application materials must be submitted by the specified deadline for your Evans School program.
Find out more about your program's application instructions, required materials, and deadlines.
For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Deadline: For priority consideration of acceptance and financial awards, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 15, with the exception of GRE scores. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until March 1.
Gather your required application materials
Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.
Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.
Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.
During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs (M of Public Administration) option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.
Required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) need to be mailed in one packet to:
The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansadm@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Please note: You will need to submit an application to the U.S. Peace Corps for this program.
Deadline: We accept students during the autumn and summer quarters. For priority consideration of acceptance and financial awards, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 15, with the exception of GRE scores. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until March 1.
Gather your required UW Graduate School and Evans School application materials
Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.
Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.
Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.
During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs - PCMI option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.
Mail required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) in one packet to:
The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
Submit a U.S. Peace Corps application. Please note an additional application fee to the one paid for your UW Graduate School and Evans School application may be required.
The Peace Corps will evaluate your application and nominate you for a nongovernmental (NGO) assignment after you are admitted to the Evans School. The Peace Corps evaluation process is based on an initial interview, medical and dental exams, and a legal background check.
For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansadm@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Deadline: For priority consideration of acceptance in this competitive program, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by May 1. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until July 1.
Gather your required UW Graduate School and Evans School application materials
Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.
Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.
During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs - Executive (M of Public Administration) option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.
Mail required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) in one packet to:
The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
For questions and more information about the application process, contact our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
Deadline: All application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 1; otherwise your application will not be reviewed. Admissions and funding offers will be made in March.
Gather your required UW Graduate School and Evans School application materials
Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.
If you only have a bachelor's degree, your application will be considered. However, we believe students with a master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, political science, or related disciplines are, in general, better prepared for our Ph.D. program.
Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.
Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.
During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs - PhD (Public Policy & Management) option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.
Mail required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) in one packet to:
The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Deadline: For priority consideration of acceptance and financial awards, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 15, with the exception of GRE scores. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until March 1.
Please note: After completing the UW Graduate School and Evans School application, you will need to submit all required application materials for your concurrent degree program by its deadline or January 15—whichever is earlier.
Gather your required application materials
If you are applying to one of our formal concurrent degree programs, you do not need to pay an additional application fee. For more information about your concurrent degree’s required application materials contact:
If you are applying for an informal concurrent degree at a school outside of our scope of formal degrees, you will need to file a separate application with that school. This will cost an additional application fee of $50. For more information about your concurrent degree’s required application materials contact the school directly.
Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.
Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.
Complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application.
During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose accordingly from the following options:
You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.
Required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) need to be mailed in one packet to:
The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
Submit all the required application materials for your concurrent degree program.
For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Additional information for international applicants is available from the UW Graduate School.
To apply for the Evans School’s International Development and Management Certificate Program, you will need to submit the following application materials by April 15:
All application materials should be: printed one-sided, single or double spaced, and fastened with paper clips (not staples.)
The completed application can be sent to one of the following:
Mail
Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
University of Washington
Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
Email
devcert@u.washington.edu
Hand-delivered
Parrington Hall, Room 109 (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Tuition for the Evans School, except for the Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, is based on the University of Washington's graduate school tier system with expenses varying between the different Evans School programs.
To determine your tuition and expenses find out your program’s tier ranking, then match it with the corresponding tuition rate.
For Executive MPA students we have compiled a projected cost of tuition and expenses.
Find out more about available financial aid opportunities by contacting our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
We offer assistantships and various merit- and need-based fellowships for new and current students. However, your primary source of financial aid for attending the Evans School will come from the University of Washington (UW) Office of Student Financial Aid.
The most common forms of UW-administered financial aid are work-study awards and Stafford or Perkins (NDSL) loans. You need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the office’s deadline for priority consideration.
Find out more about our assistantships and fellowships for new students.
For more information and to apply for financial aid, contact the UW Office of Student Financial Aid.
We offer many research, teaching, and graduate staff assistantships each year. The positions are 20 hours per week and include:
There are also assistantships available throughout the year that are paid hourly and do not include the above four items.
Hiring for assistantships is a competitive process with most positions open to both first- and second- year students. When hiring for hourly positions, preference is usually given to students granted work-study status through the University of Washington Financial Aid Office.
Announcements of open positions are posted on EvansJobs in the spring or as positions become available. You will receive access to EvansJobs after enrolling in the Evans School, but will be notified in the interim of new assistantship openings through our incoming student listserv.
Research assistantships are usually open to first- and second- year students. For highly qualified applicants, some assistantships are offered to first-year students each year. The work is focused on:
This work exposes students to policy issues including:
Teaching and graduate staff assistantships are usually reserved for second-year students. Only some of our courses are open to teaching assistantships, and graduate staff assistantships include positions such as:
Assistantships outside of the Evans School through the University of Washington are posted by Career Services on EvansJobs as they are informed of them. However, Career Services might not always be aware of assistantship opportunities in other departments, so it is a good idea to contact the department of your undergraduate major to see what opportunities are available.
For more information about assistantships and fellowships, contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
We offer a limited number of fellowships for entering students each year from the school's endowed funds. These are grants awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement and/or excellence in public service.
The application process for our fellowships is combined with the University of Washington Graduate School and Evans School application. Your application for admission is also your application for fellowship funding. No separate application is available for fellowships at the Evans School.
Evans School fellowships include:
There are also a number of outside resources of scholarships for Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management students.
University of Washington and government financial aid resources:
Scholarship search websites:
Please contact us for more information about our programs and degree options and to receive admissions materials via mail.
Find out more about how the Evans School can become a part of your future and our courses and degrees through:
You can also contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Our information sessions are hosted by a school representative who will cover the different degree programs and admissions processes at the Evans School, including our Master of Public Administration (MPA), our Peace Corps Master's International MPA track (PCMI), and our Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management.
We hold separate information sessions for our Executive MPA program. Learn more »
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Parrington Hall, room 112, on the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Map »
If you plan to attend an information session, please join our mailing list and indicate which date you plan to attend in the comments section.
If you are unable to attend any of the sessions above and would like to schedule an individual meeting with an Evans School representative to learn more about our programs, please contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
On Thursday November 20, 2008 the Evans School will host its annual Preview Day. Prospective students will get the chance to meet students, faculty, and staff from the program. This is a great opportunity to get first hand information about our programs. To learn more about Preview Day, please join our mailing list.
Every year, our representatives visit graduate schools and professional fairs throughout the country. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming information sessions and recruiting fair opportunities.
To learn more about the Evans School or make an appointment with a representative, please contact our recruitment manager at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Virtual, self-guided, and guided tours of the University of Washington are offered for prospective students.
You can schedule class visits and meetings with faculty to learn more about the Evans School by contacting our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.
Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming information sessions and events.
You can download or request printed Evans School information be sent you.
For more information about our courses and degrees, contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.