Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships
Tuition & Fees
The Master of Science in Technology Innovation program is offered through the University of Washington’s Global Innovation Exchange, a joint institute of the University of Washington’s College of Engineering and Foster School of Business. Course fees (i.e., tuition) are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for all students. In addition to course fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration and technology fees. Payment is due by the third Friday of the quarter. Costs for textbooks or other course materials are extra.
Important
The costs below are for estimation purposes only and may be subject to change.
| Year admitted | Tuition per credit | Credits | Quarterly Fees | Estimated cost ((Credit cost * total credits) + fees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | $1023 | 60 | $423 | $63,495 |
Cost per credit for students starting in fall 2025 and graduating in winter 2027 will stay at $1,023.
Required quarterly fees cover technology services, service & activities fee, U-Pass, and registration.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
We encourage you to start exploring financial aid options as soon as you decide to apply to the MS in Technology Innovation program. U.S. students can apply for various forms of financial aid, including scholarships and loans. Because the MS in Technology Innovation is considered a fee-based rather than a state-funded program, students are not eligible for tuition exemptions. For more information about financial aid, visit the fee-based programs page of the Office of Student Financial Aid website. International students may be able to apply for government and industry scholarships available in their home countries.
There are a limited number of partial scholarships for applicants admitted to the MS in Technology Innovation program. All applicants will be considered, and any scholarships will be awarded at the time admissions decisions are made. While these scholarships may provide some financial support, they do not cover all program fees or any living expenses.
In recognition of the key role that community colleges play in higher education, GIX offers additional scholarships to students who had attended and graduated from a community college with an associate's or bachelor's degree.
All applicants are eligible to apply for the Technology Innovation Ambassador Fellowship. Ambassador Fellows support outreach efforts for GIX by sharing their experiences with prospective and future Master of Science in Technology Innovation students.
We seek a diverse set of Ambassador Fellows from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to show the diverse nature of the MS in Technology Innovation cohorts.
The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) assists University of Washington graduate students with their search for funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses. GFIS representatives host workshops, post funding announcements and meet one-on-one with students.
Some employers will cover all or part of the cost of a professional education. Check with your employer to see if such a program is available.