PhD Cognitive Science (Joint PhD) at Tufts University

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable); Child Study and Human Development considers a TOEFL score of 95, IELTS score of 7, or a Duolingo score of 115 to be competitive for admittance.; Computer Science considers a TOEFL score of 100, IELTS score of 7.5, or Duolingo score of 120 to be competitive for admittance. See the Computer Science Doctorate page for a listing of specific subcategory scores.; The remaining tracks follow the standard guidelines found on our International Student Requirements page; Transcripts; Three Letters of Recommendation; GRE General Test scores: Not required for applicants applying to Psychology: Cognitive Science, Child Study and Human Development: Cognitive Science, and Education: Cognitive Science. If you are applying to the Computer Science: Cognitive Science program, GREs are waived for those who will have received a degree from an institution located in the U.S. or Canada by time of enrollment.