Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Washington offers a graduate certificate program in Composite Structures: Materials and Manufacturing. This program is designed for students who want to gain expertise in the field of composite materials and manufacturing.

Application Requirements

To apply for the Composite Structures: Materials and Manufacturing certificate program, students must meet the minimum admission requirements for graduate students outlined by the Graduate School. The Department of Materials Science & Engineering will conduct a holistic review of all applicants.

• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV): including all professional, volunteer, community service, and military experience, as well as any post-secondary education.
• Statement of purpose: a 1-2 page statement explaining why the certificate program fits the student's educational, career, and/or personal goals, and what unique perspective they can contribute to the cohort experience.
• Unofficial/electronic transcripts: for each degree, certificate, or other credit-bearing coursework, showing credits and grades.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Summer 2026 program is September 30, 2026.

Program Details

The Composite Structures: Materials and Manufacturing certificate program is a graduate-level program that focuses on the design, manufacturing, and application of composite materials. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of composite materials and manufacturing.

• Courses and schedule: The program includes a series of courses that cover the fundamentals of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and design principles.
• Research areas: The program is supported by research in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, which includes areas such as composite materials, manufacturing processes, and materials characterization.

Accreditation

The University of Washington's Materials Science and Engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).