PhD General/Experimental Psychology at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Conduct in-depth research into human behavior and contribute to the field of psychology as a scholar, researcher or educator. The study of human behavior offers an endless array of insights. A Ph.D. in Psychology prepares you to advance scientific knowledge by designing, conducting and disseminating research.

Department: Department of Psychology | Duration: 4 years (90 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Dec. 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Applicants are required to submit a CV that lists applicants’ educational and work experiences. Particular attention will be given to scholarly activities. Therefore, the CV should include 1) a listing of all research assistantships, including the semesters they occurred and a brief description of responsibilities, 2) a listing of all publications and research presentations, 3) a listing of all other scholarly… Required courses include PSYC 541 Advanced Univariate Statistics; PSYC 542 Multivariate Statistics for Psychology; PSYC 543 Experimental Design.

Career pathways

And many UND graduates of the program now work at many reputable institutions and organizations, including: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Northrop Grumman, U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. For U.S. degrees, accreditation must be by one of the six regional accrediting associations. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.20 for all undergraduate work. Applicants are also encouraged to have a year of biological science (biology, physiology, etc.), a semester of college algebra, and a general background in other social and natural sciences. Personal Statement Applicants are required to submit a personal statement.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17 Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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