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Higher Education (PHD) New Brunswick

Deadlines
  U.S. Non-U.S.
Fall 2027 Dec 15, 2026 Dec 15, 2026
Fall 2028 Dec 15, 2027 Dec 15, 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 (Optional)
  • Writing Sample
For more information, visit the program's website.

Personal Statement Instructions

In no more than 1,000 words total, please address the following questions:
* Why do you want to earn a Ph.D. in Higher Education, and what are your long-term goals?
* What are your research interests within the field of higher education?
* What do you bring to the program that will help you succeed as a researcher and scholar?
* Why is the Rutgers Ph.D. in Higher Education an appropriate degree program in which to pursue your research interests? Please indicate the faculty you are interested in working with and describe how their areas of expertise might complement your research interests.