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The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. Minimum of three years training in Mandarin Chinese.
Test Requirements
GRE not required. TOEFL required for international applicants.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2026U.S.May 5, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Sep 1, 2026Non-U.S.Sep 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Jan 15, 2027Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2027U.S.May 5, 2027Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2027U.S.Sep 1, 2027Non-U.S.N/AThe School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental EngineeringProgram Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
This is an articulated program between Rutgers and our international partner institutions. For questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the 3+2 program coordinator at your current institution.
Test Requirements
TOEFL or IELTS test score is required of all foreign applicants whose native language is not English, unless the applicant had a minimum of three years of undergraduate studies with the mode of instruction being English. The GRE General test is not required for this program.
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.N/ANon-U.S.May 31, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.N/ANon-U.S.May 31, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental EngineeringProgram Requirements
Transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation and personal statement.
Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is required for PhD applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. MS: The GRE General test is preferred for MS applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Oct 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Mar 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Nov 1, 2026Non-U.S.Oct 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.Mar 1, 2027Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental EngineeringProgram Requirements
Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and personal statement.Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is required for PhD applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. MS: The GRE General test is preferred for MS applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Oct 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Mar 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Nov 1, 2026Non-U.S.Oct 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.Mar 1, 2027Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and personal statement.Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is required for PhD applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. MS: The GRE General test is preferred for MS applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants.Personal Statement Instructions
Please include in your personal statement which area of Civil and Environmental Engineering you are interested in focusing on?DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2026U.S.May 5, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Sep 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2027U.S.Jan 15, 2027Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2027U.S.May 5, 2027Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2027U.S.Sep 1, 2027Non-U.S.N/AThe School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental EngineeringProgram Requirements
Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and personal statement.Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is required for PhD applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. MS: The GRE General test is preferred for MS applicants, TOEFL scores are required for international applicants.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Oct 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Mar 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Nov 1, 2026Non-U.S.Oct 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.Feb 1, 2027Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a resume.Test Requirements
The GRE General test is waived.
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Dec 1, 2026Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.May 1, 2027Non-U.S.Mar 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a resume.Test Requirements
The GRE General test is waived.
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Dec 1, 2026Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.May 1, 2027Non-U.S.Mar 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, a writing sample, and a resume.
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2026U.S.May 5, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Sep 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2027U.S.Jan 15, 2027Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2027U.S.May 5, 2027Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2027U.S.Sep 1, 2027Non-U.S.N/AThe School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a resume.Test Requirements
The GRE General test is waived.
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Dec 1, 2026Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.May 1, 2027Non-U.S.Mar 1, 2027School of Graduate Studies (Piscataway)
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 15, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 31, 2026Non-U.S.Jun 15, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Jan 15, 2027Non-U.S.Jan 15, 2027TermFall 2027U.S.Sep 1, 2027Non-U.S.Sep 1, 2027School of Graduate Studies (Piscataway)
Program Requirements
- Completed Official Application (online application).
- Official transcripts from prior colleges or universities.
- Recommendation letters from two individuals (you can have letters sent directly from your referees or directly from your Health Professions Advisor).
- We will accept your Pre-Health Committee Letter in lieu of two individual letters as long as it was written less than two years ago.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required for all foreign applicants.
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV (Optional)
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 15, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 31, 2026Non-U.S.Jun 15, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Jan 15, 2027Non-U.S.Jan 15, 2027TermFall 2027U.S.Sep 1, 2027Non-U.S.Sep 1, 2027Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Program Requirements
Three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, personal statement, a brief essay, and current CV.
Applicants are restricted from applying to more than one (1) doctoral psychology program in New Brunswick each term. Applying to more than one program may significantly delay your application.
Send all paperwork to Graduate Admissions. Application process is completed online http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu.
Test Requirements
GRE psychology subject test is required for admissions.
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.*DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2025TermFall 2027U.S.Dec 1, 2026Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2026School of Communication and Information
Areas of Concentration
Communication and Media Research, Communication and Media Studies, Digital Media, Health Communication, Public Relations, Strategic and Leadership Communication, UndecidedProgram Requirements
** This degree is only available to Rutgers COM and JMS undergraduate students ** Personal statement, official transcripts, CV/resume, and two letters of recommendation from Professors from classes you have taken at Rutgers.
Personal Statement Instructions
Submit a personal statement of approximately 300-500 words, detailing your academic, research, and career objectives. Explain why you want to attend our program at Rutgers. Identify areas of study as well as faculty who are of special interest.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Nov 1, 2026Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.Jul 1, 2027Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2027School of Communication and Information
Areas of Concentration
Communication and Media Research, Communication and Media Studies, Digital Media, Health Communication, Public Relations, Strategic and Leadership Communication, UndecidedProgram Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, resume and two letters of recommendation. Two additional requirements are required for International Applicants: (1) TOEFL, or IELTS, or Duolingo Scores, and (2) A transcript evaluation by any member of NACES, such as WES.
Test Requirements
Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores are OPTIONAL for MCM applicants. All applications will be reviewed equally with or without GRE scores. Not submitting GRE scores will not hurt an applicant's chances of admission, nor will submitting GRE scores give applicants an advantage in admissions. To send your GRE scores to Rutgers, use institution code 2790. We review files once the Graduate Admissions office receives your official GRE scores.
Personal Statement Instructions
A personal statement of 300-500 words is required describing your professional and academic background and your career objectives. Please explain why you want to attend the MCM program at Rutgers, what about the program attracts you, and specific areas you would like to study in the program.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermSummer 2026U.S.Mar 15, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Nov 1, 2026Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2026TermSummer 2027U.S.Mar 15, 2027Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2027TermFall 2027U.S.Jul 1, 2027Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2027School of Communication and Information
Areas of Concentration
Communication and Media Research, Communication and Media Studies, Digital Media, Health Communication, Public Relations, Strategic and Leadership Communication, UndecidedProgram Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, resume and two letters of recommendation. Two additional requirements are required for International Applicants: (1) TOEFL, or IELTS, or Duolingo Scores, and (2) A transcript evaluation by any member of NACES, such as WES.
Test Requirements
Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores are OPTIONAL for MCM applicants. All applications will be reviewed equally with or without GRE scores. Not submitting GRE scores will not hurt an applicant's chances of admission, nor will submitting GRE scores give applicants an advantage in admissions. To send your GRE scores to Rutgers, use institution code 2790. We review files once the Graduate Admissions office receives your official GRE scores.
Personal Statement Instructions
A personal statement of 300-500 words is required describing your professional and academic background and your career objectives. Please explain why you want to attend the MCM program at Rutgers, what about the program attracts you, and specific areas you would like to study in the program.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermSummer 2026U.S.Mar 15, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Nov 1, 2026Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2026TermSummer 2027U.S.Mar 15, 2027Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2027TermFall 2027U.S.Jul 1, 2027Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Communication, Library and Information Science, Media StudiesProgram Requirements
Master's degree preferred. Personal statement, official transcripts, transcript evaluations, resume/CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Examples of acceptable writing samples include a chapter or portion of your masters thesis, a term paper from a previous class, an academic conference paper or journal publication, a professional work product, etc.
International applicants or those with international degrees: We require all transcripts to be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES<https://www.naces.org/members>) member.
Test Requirements
Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores are OPTIONAL for applicants. All applications will be reviewed equally with or without GRE scores. Not submitting GRE scores will not hurt an applicant's chances of admission, nor will submitting GRE scores give applicants an advantage in admissions.
TOEFL/IELTS required for international applicants. For information about TOEFL/IELTS score requirements, please visit https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/graduate-programs/phd-program/admissions-and-financial-aid
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.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2025TermFall 2027U.S.Dec 1, 2026Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2026The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, a minimum of three letters of recommendation, resume, and writing sample (at least 15 pages).Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is preferred for PhD applicants.DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 15, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.Jan 15, 2027Non-U.S.Jan 15, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
General Computer Science, Machine Learning/AI, Massive Data Analytics, Robotics, Systems/Security, Vision/Visualization/GraphicsProgram Requirements
Personal statement, uploaded unofficial copies of transcripts for review, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.
Test Requirements
GRE General. Our MS and PhD programs require applicants to submit their GRE and English language proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) if these tests are available online or in person in their countries.
DeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2026U.S.Oct 15, 2025Non-U.S.Sep 15, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Mar 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2026TermSpring 2027U.S.Oct 15, 2026Non-U.S.Sep 15, 2026TermFall 2027U.S.Mar 1, 2027Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2027The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, uploaded unofficial copies of transcripts for review, and three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.Test Requirements
GRE General. FALL 2021 Applicants: Our MS and PhD programs require applicants to submit their GRE and TOEFL scores (or Duolingo) if these tests are available online or in person in their countries. We will waive the requirement for applicants residing in China or Iran, but encourage them to submit the scores if possible. For the list of countries who offer tests please see https://www.ets.org/s/cv/important-update/.