PhD Psychology at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The PhD in Psychology prepares students for academic, scientific and industry careers emphasising research and teaching. Training is organised into five core areas: Biological & Health, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental and Social, with joint Clinical-Health and Clinical-Developmental options and a Cognitive Neuroscience certificate.

Faculty: Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students train in one of five core areas with flexible cross-training inside and outside the department; more than half cross-train. Funding supports students in good standing for up to five years through assistantships, fellowships and training grants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications via GradCAS, due December 1: $75 fee, statement of goals, personal essay, three letters of recommendation, transcript copies. GRE: optional for Clinical, Joint Clinical-Health, Joint Clinical-Developmental, Biological & Health and Developmental; not considered/accepted for Cognitive and Social. International applicants: TOEFL new-scale equivalent of 90, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Intake: Fall

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