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Rutgers–New Brunswick offers 200+  graduate and professional programs, all with different requirements to apply. Search your program of interest below to view your specific application requirements and deadlines before starting your graduate application. If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact us.

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Critical Interventions in Theory & Ethnography,  Evolutionary Anthropology
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Writing Sample
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2027

    Learn more about Anthropology (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Africa,  African/African Diaspora,  Americas,  Ancient/Late Antique,  Architecture,  Asia,  Baroque,  Byzantine,  Contemporary,  European,  Heritage/Preservation,  Islamic,  Medieval,  Modern,  Photography,  Renaissance,  Soviet Union and East-Central Europe
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV (Optional)
    • Writing Sample
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    For more detailed information about the personal statement, please consult the departmental website.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 10, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 10, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 10, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 10, 2027

    Learn more about Art History (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV (Optional)
    • Application Fee
    • Transcript Evaluation (Optional) (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Spring 2027
    U.S.
    Nov 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Nov 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2026
    Term
    Spring 2028
    U.S.
    Nov 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Nov 1, 2027
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2027

    Learn more about Atmospheric Science (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Aging,  Apoptosis/Autophagy,  Behavior,  Cancer Biology,  Cell Division/Cell Cycle,  Cell Stress/Cell Death,  Chromosome Biology,  Computational Biology,  Cytoskeleton,  DNA Replication and Repair,  Developmental Biology,  Disease Genetics,  Drug Discovery and Development,  Endocrinology,  Epigenetics/Chromatin,  Evolution,  Gene Regulation,  Immunology,  Learning/Memory,  Metabolism/Nutrition,  Microbiome,  Nanobiology/Nanotechnology,  Neurological Disease,  Neuroscience,  Organelle Biology,  Pathogenesis,  RNA/Ribosome Biology,  Reproduction and Gametogenesis,  Signaling,  Stem Cells, Regeneration, and Tissue Injury,  Structural Biology,  Virology
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Application Fee
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Explain your motivation for pursuing a PhD degree. Describe your previous research experience(s), highlighting objectives, challenges and outcomes. Describe your interests and what attracts you to Rutgers. If there is something in particular you feel the Admission Committee should know about, include it here. Your personal statement should be between 1 and 2 pages in length.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027

    Learn more about Biochemistry (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation,  Biomaterials and Drug Delivery,  Biomechanics,  Computational Bioengineering,  Micro and Nanosystems Engineering,  Molecular, Cell, Tissue and Regenerative Bioeng
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV (Optional)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2027

    Learn more about Biomedical Engineering (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • School of Graduate Studies (Newark)
    Areas of Concentration
    Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Physiology,  Infection, Immunity and Inflammation,  Micro and Nanosystems Engineering,  Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027

    Learn more about Biomedical Sciences - Biomedical Engineering (PHD) Newark - Rutgers Health

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  • School of Graduate Studies (Newark)
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027

    Learn more about Biomedical Sciences - Biomedical Informatics and Health AI (PHD) Newark - Rutgers Health

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  • School of Graduate Studies (Newark)
    Areas of Concentration
    Infection, Immunity and Inflammation,  Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027

    Learn more about Biomedical Sciences - Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Physiology (PHD) Newark - Rutgers Health

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  • School of Graduate Studies (Newark)
    Areas of Concentration
    Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Physiology,  Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027

    Learn more about Biomedical Sciences - Infection, Immunity and Inflammation (PHD) Newark - Rutgers Health

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  • School of Graduate Studies (Newark)
    Areas of Concentration
    Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Physiology,  Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027

    Learn more about Biomedical Sciences - Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer (PHD) Newark - Rutgers Health

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  • School of Graduate Studies (Newark)
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.

    Learn more about Biomedical Sciences - Oral Biology (PHD) Newark - Rutgers Health

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Aging,  Apoptosis/Autophagy,  Behavior,  Cancer Biology,  Cell Division/Cell Cycle,  Cell Stress/Cell Death,  Chromosome Biology,  Computational Biology,  Cytoskeleton,  DNA Replication and Repair,  Developmental Biology,  Disease Genetics,  Drug Discovery and Development,  Endocrinology,  Epigenetics/Chromatin,  Evolution,  Gene Regulation,  Immunology,  Learning/Memory,  Metabolism/Nutrition,  Microbiome,  Nanobiology/Nanotechnology,  Neurological Disease,  Neuroscience,  Organelle Biology,  Pathogenesis,  RNA/Ribosome Biology,  Reproduction and Gametogenesis,  Signaling,  Stem Cells, Regeneration, and Tissue Injury,  Structural Biology,  Virology
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Application Fee
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Explain your motivation for pursuing a PhD degree. Describe your previous research experience(s), highlighting objectives, challenges and outcomes. Describe your interests and what attracts you to Rutgers. If there is something in particular you feel the Admission Committee should know about, include it here. Your personal statement should be between 1 and 2 pages in length.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027

    Learn more about Cell and Developmental Biology (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Aging,  Apoptosis/Autophagy,  Behavior,  Cancer Biology,  Cell Division/Cell Cycle,  Cell Stress/Cell Death,  Chromosome Biology,  Computational Biology,  Cytoskeleton,  DNA Replication and Repair,  Developmental Biology,  Disease Genetics,  Drug Discovery and Development,  Endocrinology,  Epigenetics/Chromatin,  Evolution,  Gene Regulation,  Immunology,  Learning/Memory,  Metabolism/Nutrition,  Microbiome,  Nanobiology/Nanotechnology,  Neurological Disease,  Neuroscience,  Organelle Biology,  Pathogenesis,  RNA/Ribosome Biology,  Reproduction and Gametogenesis,  Signaling,  Stem Cells, Regeneration, and Tissue Injury,  Structural Biology,  Virology
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Application Fee
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Explain your motivation for pursuing a PhD degree. Describe your previous research experience(s), highlighting objectives, challenges and outcomes. Describe your interests and what attracts you to Rutgers. If there is something in particular you feel the Admission Committee should know about, include it here. Your personal statement should be between 1 and 2 pages in length.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027

    Learn more about Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Application Fee
    • Transcript Evaluation (Optional) (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Your personal statement should indicate your motivation for graduate study and your interests in higher education. PhD and research-oriented MS applicants should indicate the names of faculty members with whom they are interested in working.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2028
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2028

    Learn more about Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Biological,  Inorganic,  Organic,  Physical
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Academic Statement of Purpose
    • Resume/CV
    • Application Fee
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please detail your intellectual interests, academic background, professional goals, and explain how Chemistry and Chemical Biology's PhD program aligns with your objectives.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026

    Learn more about Chemistry and Chemical Biology (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Construction Engineering and Management,  Geotechnical Engineering,  Structural Engineering,  Transportation Engineering,  Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV (Optional)
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Scores
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Spring 2027
    U.S.
    Nov 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Feb 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Feb 1, 2027
    Term
    Spring 2028
    U.S.
    Nov 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 1, 2027
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Feb 1, 2028
    Non-U.S.
    Feb 1, 2028

    Learn more about Civil and Environmental Engineering (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Writing Sample
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Spring 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Nov 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    May 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Mar 1, 2027
    Term
    Spring 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Nov 1, 2027
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    May 1, 2028
    Non-U.S.
    Mar 1, 2028

    Learn more about Classics (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    • Application Fee
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official GRE Subject Scores
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please submit a personal statement describing your experiences related to, and your commitment to, pursuing a career in clinical psychology with a doctor of psychology degree (Psy.D.) degree. Page length: 1.5-2 pages approximately 750 – 1000 words. *Please note that personal statements more than 2 pages may not be reviewed.*
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027

    Learn more about Clinical Psychology (PSYD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Communication,  Library and Information Science,  Media Studies
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Writing Sample
    • Transcript Evaluation (International students only)
    • Application Fee
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Test Requirements
    • Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores (International students only)
    • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
    Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please include a personal statement that describes your research interests, explains your goals for pursuing your Ph.D. in this program, and identifies any relevant faculty who you would have an interest in working with.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2026
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 1, 2027

    Learn more about Communication, Information and Media (PHD) New Brunswick

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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume/CV
    • Writing Sample
    For more information, visit the program's website.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2027
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2027
    Term
    Fall 2028
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2028
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2028

    Learn more about Comparative Literature (PHD) New Brunswick

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