Graduate Certificate in Human Centered AI
2025-2026 academic year
Cost per credit: $998
Application fee: $90
Quarterly registration fee: $55
Quarterly fees: Variable based on number of credits
Please note: Estimated quarterly tuition and fee totals do not include the cost of textbooks or other course materials. Tuition rates may increase slightly from year to year. This estimate is intended for planning purposes only. All students—regardless of Washington residency status or international location—pay the same tuition and fee rates.
Tuition deadlines
Tuition is due by the third Friday of each academic quarter.
Students in this fee-based certificate program are responsible for managing two financial accounts through the MyUW portal:
- Student fees are paid to UW Student Fiscal Services
- Tuition payments are made to UW Continuum College (PCE)
For payment instructions and options, visit Payment Procedures for Fee-Based Degree Students.
Tuition exemption unavailable
The Graduate Certificate in Human Centered AI is a self-sustaining program and is not supported by state funding. As such, it does not participate in the University of Washington’s Tuition Exemption program for state employees.
Financial aid
The HCAI program does not offer scholarships or direct tuition support. However, some students may qualify for federal student loans if they file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information about financial aid eligibility and resources, visit the UW Office of Student Financial Aid.
Stackable credits
Students may complete the certificate on its own or combine it with another College of Engineering certificate to create a stacked Master of Engineering in Multidisciplinary Engineering.