Admissions Requirements
The Certificate in Machine Learning and Deep Learning: Application Frontiers is designed for working professionals in science, engineering, and software industries who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in Machine and Deep Learning.
To apply, you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution
- Programming experience in a high-level language such as Python, Java, C++ or C (Python is heavily used in the program)
- Undergraduate mathematics courses covering linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics
- Non-native English speakers must meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement as outlined in the Graduate School’s Policy 3.2.
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status.
How to Apply
Our application cycle for the 2025-2026 academic year can be found HERE. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. We will accept applications for Autumn 2025 quarter throughout the summer and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. The application deadline for Autumn Quarter is September 8, 2025.
Required Materials
- A letter (500-word maximum) that describes your relevant experience, transferable skills, knowledge of the field and interest in taking this program
- A resume that highlights how your education and any applicable experience fulfill the program’s admission requirements
- One set of transcripts for each school indicated on your resume
Application
Part 1: Complete your application HERE and submit it along with your $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Part 2: After you submit your application through the portal, email all materials in one PDF to ecepmp@uw.edu.
If you are accepted, instructions will be provided on applying for Graduate Non-Matriculated status (application fee of $75) through the Graduate School.
Questions? email ecepmp@uw.edu