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Informatics (Urban, Public)

Public and Urban Informatics (Certificate) New Brunswick

Deadlines
  U.S. Non-U.S.
Fall 2025 Jul 1, 2025 Apr 1, 2025
Spring 2026 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025
Fall 2026 Jul 1, 2026 Apr 1, 2026

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Program Requirements

The certificate in Public and Urban Informatics is issued upon completion of 12 credits of non-degree coursework. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while attending the program.


Application fee, bachelor's degree, official transcripts from all institutions attended, one (1) letter of recommendation, short personal statement, and CV/resume.


Test Requirements

GRE general exam is OPTIONAL and NOT required. Non-U.S. applicants TOEFL, IELTS or DUOLINGO test required.


Personal Statement Instructions

Why do you want to study public informatics? What are your professional goals? (500-750 words) Why are you particularly interested in the public informatics program at Rutgers Bloustein School? (250-500 words) Describe your professional/user experience and background in following areas: graphics, statistics and computer science. (250-500 words).