Our Fall 2027 application will open October 1st!
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Please note that if a program lists a priority deadline, you are highly encouraged to submit your application by this date. Doing so will ensure priority funding consideration. While many programs will continue to accept applications past their general deadlines, this is subject to space availability, and financial support may not be available for later applicants.
Applications will be considered submitted "on time" if received by 11:59 pm PST on the program's application deadline. For more information, please contact your program of choice, and see below for the status of your program's application.
| Deadlines by Group | Priority Deadline | General Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics (M.S., Ph.D.) | — | January 15th |
| Bioengineering (M.S., Ph.D.) | December 15th | January 15th |
| Chemistry and Chemical Biology (M.S., Ph.D.) | December 15th | January 15th |
| Cognitive and Information Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.) | — | December 1st |
| Economics (Ph.D.) | — |
The Economics graduate program is not accepting applications for Fall 2027 admission. Prospective students interested in the program are encouraged to check back for information about the next anticipated application cycle for Fall 2028. |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (M.S., Ph.D.) | — | January 15th |
| Environmental Systems (M.S., Ph.D.) | December 15th | January 15th |
| Interdisciplinary Humanities (Ph.D.) | — | December 1st |
| Life & Environmental Sciences (Ph.D.) | — | January 15th |
| Management of Complex Systems (M.S., Ph.D.) | — |
The Management of Complex Systems graduate program is not accepting applications for Fall 2027 admission. Prospective students interested in the program are encouraged to check back for information about the next anticipated application cycle for Fall 2028. |
| Materials and Biomaterials Science Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) | December 15th | January 15th |
| Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) | — | January 15th |
| Physics (Ph.D.) | December 15th | January 15th |
| Political Science (Ph.D.) | — | January 15th |
| Psychological Sciences (Ph.D.) | December 1st | January 15th |
| Public Health (Ph.D.) | — | December 15th |
| Quantitative & Systems Biology (M.S., Ph.D.) | December 1st | December 15th |
| Sociology (Ph.D.) | — | December 15th |
**Note: If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, all applications will be accepted until the next succeeding business day.
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