Applicants to the Ph.D. program in urban systems should demonstrate
academic and professional achievement, scholarly potential, and
interpersonal skills. While a master`s degree is preferred, outstanding
individuals without an M.A. degree also are considered. Materials
required for admission include:
- Completed application form.
- Scores from the Graduate Record Examination or equivalent
examinations (such as MCAT, GMAT, DAT). Inquiries about substituting
other examinations should be addressed to the program director.
- Competitive scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) for all students whose first language is not English.
- Official transcripts of all prior academic work.
- Three letters of recommendation (faculty preferred).
- Written statement of purpose.
- Interview (optional).
Application forms are available from the Office of University
Admissions, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights,
Newark, NJ 07102. Prospective students also may acquire applications by
calling 973/596-3300 or by visiting the NJIT web site at http://www.njit.edu/admissions/graduate/index.php.
