The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and resume.
Test Requirements
GREs Preferred for Masters: Applicants may be admitted without submitting GRE scores, however, the program strongly encourages applicants to submit scores.
Personal Statement Instructions
Explain your motivation for pursuing a Masters 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.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
May 5, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Sep 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
May 5, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Sep 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and resume.
Test Requirements
GREs Preferred for Masters: Applicants may be admitted without submitting GRE scores, however, the program strongly encourages applicants to submit scores.
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 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Personal Statement Instructions
A personal statement should explain your motivation for pursuing a PhD degree, describing your previous research experience(s) and highlighting objectives, challenges and outcomes. If there is something you feel the Admission Committee should know about you, include it in your statement.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
May 5, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Sep 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
May 5, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Sep 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
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 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
For more information about program requirements please see https://cbe.rutgers.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-applicant-criteria
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
Spring 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Aug 1, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Aug 1, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
For more information about program requirements please see https://cbe.rutgers.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-applicant-criteria
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
Spring 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Aug 1, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Aug 1, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
For more information about program requirements please see https://cbe.rutgers.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-applicant-criteria
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
Spring 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
For more information about program requirements please see https://cbe.rutgers.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-applicant-criteria
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 2025
U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. This is an articulated program between Rutgers and our international partner institutions. This program is only open to the 3rd year undergraduate students currently enrolled at a partner institution. For questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the 3+2 program coordinator at your current institution.
Test Requirements
TOEFL test
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
N/A
Non-U.S.
Apr 30, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
N/A
Non-U.S.
Apr 30, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Biological, Inorganic, Organic, PhysicalProgram Requirements
Personal statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Test Requirements
GRE General. Subject test in in chemistry or an appropriate related discipline is recommended, particularly for international applicants.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2025