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Public Affairs/Community Development (PHD) Camden

Deadlines
  U.S. Non-U.S.
Fall 2027 Jan 10, 2027 Jan 10, 2027
Fall 2028 Jan 10, 2028 Jan 10, 2028

The Graduate School - Camden

Areas of Concentration


Program Requirements

  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
For more information, visit the program's website.

Test Requirements

  • Official GRE, GMAT, or LSAT 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 discuss your motivation for pursuing a degree in Public Affairs/Community Development. Describe how your research agenda and civic interests fit with our department and faculty. Discuss your background and experience, and how this degree will benefit your future. If you are not providing separate documentation of your ability to succeed in graduate-level quantitative methods courses, please discuss your qualifications and quantitative reasoning skills here.