Beginning in summer 2026, students will study at a custom-renovated space at the core of Microsoft’s global headquarters in Redmond, giving students unparalleled proximity to some of the world’s most impactful technology companies.
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| Application deadline | Decision notification | Enrollment deadline | Eligibility | |
| Round 1 | Nov 5, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | Full-time only |
| Round 2 | Jan 14, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 | Full-time & Hybrid |
| Round 3 | Mar 25, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | June 4, 2027 | Full-time & Hybrid (final deadline for Dual Degree applicants) |
The Full-time aplication opens July 1, 2026
Hybrid application opens September 1, 2026
Important
The Hybrid MSTI program does not sponsor F or J student visas. Consider applying to the full-time MSTI program.
Put theory into practice steps away from classrooms in state-of-the-art prototyping, robotics, other facilities where you’ll design, prototype, and test ideas quickly—all with input and guidance from our dedicated, expert staff.
Work alongside technology experts on real-world challenges brought by our industry partners, including T-Mobile, Microsoft, Meta, and many others.
Live and work on challenging projects in one of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs. The Seattle area is home to over 35,000 tech companies and ranks as the #1 city for early-career technology professionals.
Hardware design, software development, user-experience design, technology strategy, entrepreneurship. These essential concepts and more come together in a fully integrated, STEM-designated program.
Watch the video and hear from faculty, staff, and students about what makes the MS in Technology Innovation different.
Hardware Prototyping Lab
Prototyping Labs
Students interact and collaborate on design and prototyping solutions that address the unique challenges of their projects. This area includes Bambu 3D printers, laser cutters, model-making supplies, drawing tools, and more. Here you can explore conceptualization, fabrication, and assembly techniques.
Executive Forum
Designed for close, high-quality discussion, the space combines tiered seating, integrated display technology, and flexible teaching capabilities to support lectures, group dialogue, executive briefings, and project presentations.
The executive forum features a sweeping, high-impact digital display designed to support both roundtable discussion and classroom-style learning. With clear sightlines from every seat, the room makes it easy to share presentations, data, video, and collaborative work at a scale that feels immersive without overpowering the conversation.
Hardware Prototyping Lab
The Hardware Prototyping Lab is a dedicated space for developing, testing, and fabricating electronics hardware prototypes. It houses several fully equipped electronic workstations, a full line of printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping equipment, and a library of materials and components available to all users.
Tiered Discussion Room
This tiered classroom was purpose-built to support a high-quality hybrid learning experience, allowing remote participants to engage as naturally and clearly as those in the room. A network of integrated microphones, distributed speakers, audience-facing cameras, and confidence monitors helps create seamless communication between in-person and remote students.
Curved rows and elevated seating provide strong sightlines throughout the room, while integrated projection and AV systems support presentations, discussion, and collaborative instruction from multiple positions.
Students’ robot aims to streamline marine research and aid the recovery of underwater ecosystems impacted by climate change.
Students’ robot aims to streamline marine research and aid the recovery of underwater ecosystems impacted by climate change.
Aayush Kumar is advancing what’s possible with his quadruped robot project. His work combines hardware innovation, software optimization, and a vision for practical applications.
Aayush Kumar is advancing what’s possible with his quadruped robot project. His work combines hardware innovation, software optimization, and a vision for practical applications.
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An app that elevates fresh food supply chain traceability by facilitating seamless connections between farmers, restaurants, and diners.
An app that elevates fresh food supply chain traceability by facilitating seamless connections between farmers, restaurants, and diners.
Integrating a pleasing interactive installation, IoT automated edge computing, and dashboard for increased user engagement, safer travel, and easier trail management.
Integrating a pleasing interactive installation, IoT automated edge computing, and dashboard for increased user engagement, safer travel, and easier trail management.
You learn how to look at problems from a technical, design, and product lens. Combining those all together is how to make something successful.
Earn two master’s degrees from two universities in 30 months: the MS in Technology Innovation from the University of Washington (Seattle) and an MS in Engineering (Data Science & IT) from Tsinghua University (Beijing).
