PhD Psychology at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Psychology offers work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, with the Master of Arts degree earned as part of this program. The department’s goal is to produce scholars and researchers who will contribute to the growth of psychological knowledge whether they work in academic or applied settings. Students must major in one of four areas (Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Clinical, Community and Applied Developmental Psychology, and Social and Personality).

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 32 semester hours required. Thesis required. Required courses include Research Design and Analysis I; Research Design and Analysis II; Research Apprenticeship (5 hours).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: No restrictions. Prior academic work must include coursework in psychology and statistics. GPA: At least 3.20/4.00 for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate work. Letters of recommendation: Three required from those who are familiar with the applicant’s training and ability. Information concerning an applicant’s research experience and ability is especially pertinent. Personal statement: Required. This should include information about how the applicant has prepared for graduate school in Psychology, research experience and interests, what the applicant would like to do as a research psychologist, and who the applicant would like to work with as a faculty advisor.

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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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