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PhD Sociology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in Sociology in which students write two article-length papers before starting the dissertation, supported by a required Writing Seminar. The programme is organised around overlapping research areas.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick  |  Department: Sociology  |  Intake: Fall; deadline Dec 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 (US and non-US)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

Two article-length papers before the dissertation; Writing Seminar; coursework and research areas chosen by students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application requirements: Transcripts from all previously attended institutions; Minimum 3 letters of recommendation; Personal Statement; Resume/CV; Writing Sample; Quantitative Reasoning Sample Requirement; Application Fee. 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.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Rutgers graduate application portal with a $70 nonrefundable application fee; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/apply-now

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