PhD Psychology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Explore the complexities of the human mind and behavior with Iowa State University's Psychology graduate program. Rooted in scientific inquiry and practical application, our program offers a diverse range of specializations to suit your interests and career goals. Psychological science has implications for nearly every aspect of people's lives.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Counseling, Cognitive, and Social Psychology - December 1st | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Cognitive Psychology (Ph.D.); Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.); Social Psychology and Personality (Ph.D.).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Supplemental Application (contact [email protected]) Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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