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Urban Systems 977 (Joint Ph.D. Program with NJIT and UMDNJ)
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  Graduate School–Newark 2012–2014 Programs, Faculty, and Courses Urban Systems 977 (Joint Ph.D. Program with NJIT and UMDNJ) Admission to the Program  

Admission to the Program


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 a master's degree also are considered. Materials required for admission include:

  • completed application form
  • scores from the Graduate Record Examination or equivalent examinations (with a quantitative component such as MCAT, GMAT). 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)
  • apply online through Rutgers Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions


Deadlines

Fall Admissions only

Applicants for financial support: January 15

All other international applicants: April 1

All other domestic applicants: June 5


 

 
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