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PhD Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

PhD program training researchers in cognitive, developmental, and social/personality and health psychology, in collaboration with the Neuroscience Institute, Center for Brain Imaging, Pittsburgh Science Learning Center and the Social and Decision Sciences department.

Faculty: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD admissions (shared page): GRE not required (optional scores may be sent). No GPA cutoff; entering students generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Three recommendation letters, at least two from faculty or recent employers. Transcripts uploaded by December 1. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL or Duolingo (IELTS not accepted); waived for those working on or holding a US bachelor's or master's degree.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 53,000 a year (2026-27). Tuition stated for the Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences graduate band (2026-27); the page does not label the period beyond the academic-year heading. Excludes fees ($1,040), housing and health insurance. Source

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