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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (Graduate)
Program Requirements
Application, Personal Statement of Interest (must be electronic), Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, Vitae/Resume (must be uploaded electronically via graduate admissions website).Test Requirements
The GRE is WAIVED for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 applicants.
Personal Statement Instructions
N/AVisit Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/AEdward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (Graduate)
Areas of Concentration
Community Development, Economics, Environmental, GIS, Health, Housing, International Development, Land Use Planning, Law, Physical Planning, Planning and Social Justice, Political Economy, Poverty, Public/Urban Informatics, Race and Ethnicity, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Social Justice, Statistical Methods, TransportationProgram Requirements
Rutgers Undergraduate Students Only in junior year may apply. Personal meeting/interview with director of the program.Test Requirements
GRE General. Application, personal statement of interest (must be electronic), official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, vitae/resume (must be uploaded via graduate admissions website). (uploaded electronically via graduate admissions website. (test requirements WAIVED for fall 2021 due to COVID-19)Personal Statement Instructions
Why do you want to study urban planning? What are your professional goals? (500-750 words) Why are you particularly interested in the urban planning program at the Bloustein School? (250-500 words)Visit Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.Apr 1, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Apr 1, 2026Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (Graduate)
Areas of Concentration
Community Development, Economics, Environmental, GIS, Health, Housing, International Development, Land Use Planning, Law, Physical Planning, Planning and Social Justice, Political Economy, Poverty, Public/Urban Informatics, Race and Ethnicity, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Social Justice, Statistical Methods, TransportationProgram Requirements
Application, Personal Statement of Interest (must be electronic), Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, Vitae/Resume (must be uploaded electronically via graduate admissions website). Applicants to this dual MCRP-JD program are also required to submit a separate application to the Rutgers Law Schools via the LSAC.
Personal Statement Instructions
Why do you want to study urban planning? What are your professional goals? (500-750 words) Why are you particularly interested in the urban planning program at the Bloustein School? (250-500 words)Visit Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.May 1, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.May 1, 2026Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (Graduate)
Areas of Concentration
Community Development, Economics, Environmental, GIS, Health, Housing, International Development, Land Use Planning, Law, Physical Planning, Planning and Social Justice, Political Economy, Poverty, Public/Urban Informatics, Race and Ethnicity, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Social Justice, Statistical Methods, TransportationProgram Requirements
Application, Personal Statement of Interest (must be electronic), Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, Vitae/Resume (must be uploaded electronically via graduate admissions website).Personal Statement Instructions
Why do you want to study urban planning? What are your professional goals? (500-750 words) Why are you particularly interested in the urban planning program at the Bloustein School? (250-500 words)Visit Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.May 1, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.May 1, 2026Mason Gross School of the Arts (Graduate)
Program Requirements
All Mason Gross applicants are required to complete two applications: the Rutgers University application and the Mason Gross supplemental application. The Mason Gross supplemental application is emailed to applicants after submitting the Rutgers University application.
More information on the application process and portfolio requirements are available here:
https://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/degrees-programs/art-design/apply/mfa-visual-arts/
For questions, contact admissions@mgsa.rutgers.edu
Visit Mason Gross School of the ArtsDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 15, 2026The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, resume, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (20 - 25 pages).
Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is preferred for PhD applicants. MA: The GRE General test is preferred for MA applicants. TOEFL for non-native English speakers.
Visit The School of Graduate Studies - New BrunswickDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Mar 15, 2025Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 4, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 4, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Dec 20, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 20, 2025The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, resume, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (20 - 25 pages).
Test Requirements
PhD: The GRE General test is preferred for PhD applicants. MA: The GRE General test is preferred for MA applicants. TOEFL for non-native English speakers.
Visit The School of Graduate Studies - New BrunswickDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2026U.S.Dec 21, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 21, 2025The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Resume, Writing Sample (15-20 pages), 3 Letters of Recommendation, Official Transcripts
Test Requirements
GRE General. International applicants must complete the TOEFL or IELTS, even if you hold a master's-level degree from a U.S. or other English-speaking country. The only exemptions are for U.S. trained undergraduates and international applicants coming from English-speaking countries with a minimum of 3 years undergraduate education where the mode of instruction was English.
Visit The School of Graduate Studies - New BrunswickDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Mar 15, 2025Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 4, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 4, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Dec 20, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 20, 2025The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Resume, Writing Sample (5-8 pages), 3 Letters of Recommendation, Official Transcript, Undergrad GPA minimum of 3.2. The BA/MA offers an early decision deadline of February 1, 2020. Students who apply by this deadline are required to enroll in the BA/MA Track if accepted.
Test Requirements
GRE not required.
Visit The School of Graduate Studies - New BrunswickDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Mar 15, 2025Non-U.S.Mar 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 4, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 4, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 15, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 15, 2026The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Applicants must have either a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a world language or a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a non-language field and a minor (consisting of a minimum of 18 credits) in a world language. Current curriculum vitae (including a list of all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, major(s), highest degree earned and academic honors, awards or publications).
Test Requirements
None
Visit The School of Graduate Studies - New BrunswickDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSummer 2025U.S.Apr 15, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2026U.S.Apr 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/A