Admissions
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The UW Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management is designed for early- and mid-career professionals who want advanced training in infrastructure planning and management. Because this is a fully online program, we welcome and encourage applicants from all over the world, including deployed military personnel.
Application Deadlines
A new cohort of the MIPM program begins every fall. Applications for the 2026–27 academic year are now open. Anyone who applies by January 15, 2026 will receive an early admission decision by February 2, 2026.
| Application Type | Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| Priority Deadline | January 15, 2026 |
| Regular Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by the deadline at 11:59 p.m. (PT). If you are admitted but are still finishing your undergraduate degree, admission is contingent upon our receipt of your final undergraduate transcript after graduation.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 graded semester credits or the last 90 graded quarter credits
- Demonstrated English-language proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English
Note: GRE scores are NOT required.
How to Apply
Begin your application for admission to the UW Graduate School.
If you’re a new applicant, click the Create an account link to start building your applicant profile.
Next, select your program.
In the Program Selection tab, choose these options:
- Select your application type: Graduate
- Narrow your search: By Degree
- Filter by degree: Master’s
- Select your program: Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM) Online
You can save your application at any step and come back to it later.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting collegiate institutions you've attended.* If you’re a former or current University of Washington student, you must include your UW transcript.
* To clarify a student's academic record, we may request additional transcripts as needed.
Prepare a resume or curriculum vitae that highlights your educational background and relevant professional experience.
This two- to four-page statement should describe your long-term career objectives, reasons for undertaking graduate study, important professional experiences or contributions, and the skills and knowledge you will bring to the program.
In short, your statement should address why you are applying to this program. It should also identify which infrastructure-related areas or issues you wish to study.
Identify three people who can recommend you to the program.
Consider asking current or former employers, supervisors or instructors. Make sure you choose people who can judge your capacity to undertake graduate studies and speak to the unique qualities you will bring to the program. We discourage recommendations written by friends or family members.
You’ll need the email addresses of your references for the Graduate School application. When you designate your recommenders in the application, they’ll each be sent an email directing them to a secure website where they can submit their recommendations.
Designate your recommenders, but don’t wait for your letters to arrive before submitting your application.
Pay the nonrefundable fee and submit your application.
You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into the application page.
International Students
The Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management program is completely online, and no visa is required to attend. International applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.
International applicants must meet all admission requirements for the program. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The UW Graduate School’s Policy 3.2 describes several ways to do this. Test scores must be sent directly to the UW by the Educational Testing Service using institution code 4854. Only scores less than two years old will be accepted.
Note: When filling out the required application field about your expected visa status, please choose “None.” If you have other visa-related questions or concerns, please check with our program staff before completing an application.
More Information
Single Course Enrollment
Did you miss the application deadline? You can take single courses as a graduate non-matriculated student (GNM) and apply up to four courses (12 credits) toward the degree once you apply and are admitted to the program.
To apply for GNM status, follow the steps noted above and apply online to the UW Graduate School. When prompted to select your application type, select “Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM).”
Learn more about single course enrollment and GNM status.
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