A Global Community
MSTI students come from countries across the world bringing diverse experiences and perspectives.
Hear from International Students
International students represent more than 70% of the student population at GIX. Our alumni and students come from 18 countries and regions around the world: United States, Canada, Colombia, France, Portugal, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Paraguay, Estonia, Russia, Pakistan, Australia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan. Each student brings unique insights into GIX.
Learn how Yun and her team worked together to develop a camera that helps improve waste sorting.
Learn how a background in design and computer science enables Yujie to design, build, and launch.
Resources for International Students
CIRCLE
The Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) is the UW’s primary portal to resources, community, and activities that help international and domestic students maximize their Husky experience, together. CIRCLE streamlines critical resources for international students to improve the quality, consistency and efficiency of UW’s international student support. In partnership with UW Academic Support Programs, CIRCLE offers one-on-one meetings with a success coach. CIRCLE also offers drop-in hours to help students stay engaged and informed throughout the quarter, as well as a variety of engagement programs including, Tuesday Tea, International Husky Send-offs, Global Leadership Series, etc. For more information, please visit the UW CIRCLE website.
Key Application Requirements for International Students
The Master of Science in Technology Innovation program welcomes and encourages international applicants. You are considered an international applicant if you are not a U.S. citizen, immigrant or permanent resident. International applicants must meet all Admission Requirements for the program.
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Visa Status
International students must have or be eligible for a visa status that allows for academic study at the University of Washington. For more information, review the citizenship and visa status section on the Graduate School's application process page, and contact Graduate Enrollment Management Services at uwgrad@uw.edu or 206-685-2630 if you have any questions.
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English Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The Graduate School’s Memo 8 describes several different ways you can do this.
If you’re submitting TOEFL scores, please note that the MSTI program recommends higher minimum scores than the UW Graduate School requirements which are listed here. If you’re submitting TOEFL scores, please note that the MSTI program recommends higher minimum scores than the UW Graduate School requirements which are listed here. The MSTI program requires the following for admissions:
TOEFL iBT: score of 100, speaking score 23
IELTS: 7, minimum speaking score band of 7
Duolingo English Test: 130, with Production subscore of 125 - Important Links