PhD Sociology at Harvard University

Programme overview

This program is one of the top three sociology programs in the world and provides students with the tools to answer intellectual questions relating to the distribution of resources in society and to social organization. Our faculty encourages you to become a creative independent researcher.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Writing Sample: A writing sample is required as part of the application and should be a term paper, senior thesis, master’s essay, or similar written work. Citations and references are not included in the page limit. Personal Statement: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Required.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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