Overview

Scholarly research and thinking are brought to bear on pressing issues of policy, design, and local and global development.

In the Public and Urban Policy program from The New School, you are encouraged to explore a range of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and critical research approaches as you expand and refine your focal area of study to meet ongoing and emerging policy challenges.

Highlights

Receive support and inspiration to explore alternative theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches in understanding and explaining policy dynamics.

Enjoy the flexibility to pursue theory and research from various relevant disciplines to best address your individual research interests.

Faculty and students contribute to local, state, regional, national, and global policymaking to advance new learning and scholarly debate between academics and policymakers.

Programme Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Public and Urban Policy is conferred for completion of 60 graduate credits, passing of the qualifying examination, and approval of a written dissertation that advances knowledge in the field.

The 60 credits normally consist of up to 30 credits earned in the student's master's degree program and at least 30 credits taken in residence in the PhD program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy Political Science View 88 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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PTE Academic

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Submit Your Application Fee

Complete a Statement of Purpose

Submit Your Résumé or CV

Submit Two Letters of Recommendation

Submit Official Transcripts

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Consider Submitting an Academic Writing Sample

Submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test

Apply for Funding

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Receive Your Decision

Tuition Fee

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International

14640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2440 USD per credit during 120 months.
National

14640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2440 USD per credit during 120 months.
In-State

14640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2440 USD per credit during 120 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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