Students interact and collaborate on design and prototyping solutions that address the unique challenges of their projects. This area includes 3D printers, laser cutters, model-making supplies, drawing tools, and more.
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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) |
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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.
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).
