Overview

We are committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists to solve 21st century problems and be stewards to our planet.

Features

Ecology and Evolution at Rutgers University has a long and distinguished history.

The E&E graduate program includes approximately 80 faculty and 50 graduate students.

The program faculty is comprised of roughly 25 professors who are members the undergraduate Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, the remaining members of the graduate program hail from other departments and campuses.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advanced Plant Systematics

Advanced Plant Systematics Lab

Population Genetics

Landscape Ecology

Advanced Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ecology View 69 other PhDs in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement, official transcripts, curriculum vitae, resume, and three letters of recommendation.

PhD: The GRE General test is optional for PhD applicants. MS: The GRE General test is optional for MS applicants.

Tuition Fee

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International

33722 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months.
National

33722 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

19824 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19824 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for New Brunswick

1204 - 2963 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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