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Sociology

Sociology (PHD) New Brunswick

Deadlines
  U.S. Non-U.S.
Fall 2027 Dec 1, 2026 Dec 1, 2026
Fall 2028 Dec 1, 2027 Dec 1, 2027

The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick

Areas of Concentration


Program Requirements

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

Test Requirements

  • Official GRE Scores (Optional)
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

(approximately 2 single-spaced pages) Please include the following: a. Why do you wish to pursue a graduate degree in sociology? b. What kind of scholarly work in sociology most interests you? c. Why do you wish to join the graduate program at Rutgers? d. How do you hope to use your PhD degree?