Tuition Rates

For information on current tuition rates, visit the Graduate And Professional Tuition Dashboard. Fill in the residency field, student level, and graduate program of your interest to view the tuition breakdown by year or quarter. 

First-Year Recruitment Packages

Different types of recruitment packages – combinations of scholarships, fellowships, and limited teaching assistantships – are offered to qualified students in the first year of study. All applicants to our MFA, MDes, MA, and PhD programs are automatically considered, including international applicants. No additional application is required. 

Teaching Assistantships (TA)

Our primary source of departmental financial support for our graduate students is a limited number of Teaching Assistantships (TA), offered as part of our recruitment packages. A TA position covers your quarter’s tuition, benefits, and includes a stipend. In addition, you have the chance to gain experience as an educator and work closely with faculty and undergraduate students. 

Fellowships & Scholarships

All incoming students are considered for fellowships and scholarships. Fellowships often include a tuition scholarship and a stipend. Additional funding for the second year of study or beyond is awarded based on funding availability and other factors, including student evaluations and faculty approval. 

Graduate support and fellowships are funded in part from the following endowments: Jane & David Davis Endowed Fellowship in Art, Boyer & Elizabeth Bole Gonzales Fund, Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Endowed Art Fund, Louis & Katherine Marsh Art Fund, Bruce C. McCready Endowed Memorial, Lloyd W. Nordstrom Art Scholarship, Kenneth L. Striker Scholarship, Olive F. Lockitch Endowed Fund, Ruth E. Penington Endowed Art Scholarship, and the UW Graduate School. 

Examples of Recruitment Packages

• Incoming MA student: 1-2 quarters of tuition waiver + stipend for first year of study.
• Incoming MFA or MDes students: One quarter TA position (tuition waiver plus stipend) and two quarters of fellowship (tuition scholarship + stipend). Please note, this is not guaranteed; TA positions vary from year to year. 

Art History PhD students: Each year, the Division of Art History offers two fully funded five-year PhD packages, which are typically comprised of a combination of fellowship support and teaching assistantships. MA students are eligible for TAships when available. 

Additional Funding Opportunities

Research Assistantships (RA)

Some students are employed to conduct research under the direct supervision of a faculty member. These are offered directly by the faculty depending on the students' research interests and qualifications. These positions are not guaranteed for any student and become available at different times during the year. Additional information about these positions and other forms of student employment may be found on the employment page. 

Graduate Research + Recognition Awards

Once in their programs, graduate students may be considered for the following merit-based and travel awards that support them in furthering their research or participating in recognition events. 

Financial Aid Resources

• UW Office of Student Financial Aid
• Fellowships and assistantships for graduate students
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program
• Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP)
• UW Tuition Information
• Work Study Jobs
• UW Career & Internship Center Jobs + Internships