PhD Psychology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Department of Psychology PhD programme evaluates applicants on their potential to complete the doctorate across the department's program areas.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) | Department: Department of Psychology | Intake: Fall only (deadline November 15, 2026 for Fall 2027) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply online through the Rackham Graduate School by November 15 (11:59 pm PST); all materials including transcripts, recommendation letters and any TOEFL scores should arrive by the deadline. Required: academic statement of purpose, personal statement, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and English proficiency scores where applicable (valid two years). An optional statement may be added. The GRE is not required and is not reviewed. Applicants invited to enter training typically hold an A- undergraduate average or better; applicants with a B average need strong evidence of higher achievement. Decisions are sent by April 1.

Intake: Fall only; deadline November 15, 2026 (11:59 pm PST) for Fall 2027 entry

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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