Overview
The modern study of cognition stems from the discovery that the mind/brain can be studied and understood as a complex computational system.
Features
- The doctoral program in Cognitive Psychology at Rutgers University offers students the opportunity to conduct original research in modern laboratories featuring state-of-the-art equipment.
- Training emphasizes theoretical, experimental, and technical foundations, and includes the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods, as well as mathematical and computational modeling techniques.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The cognitive faculty are internationally known and award-winning researchers, teachers, and mentors with outstanding records of innovation, extramural funding, and public outreach.
- Graduate education is enhanced by close ties with the Center for Cognitive Science and by collaborations with faculty in several related departments as well as with scientists from industries engaged in basic and applied research.
- We seek creative and self-motivated students who are passionate about the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.
- The cognitive area is committed to strategies that increase the engagement and retention of underrepresented groups in STEM.
- Graduate students from our program have gone on to work in academia, high-tech and research consultancy companies, finance, and technology labs.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Cognitive Science View 28 other PhDs in Cognitive Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Graduate transcripts, for applicants with prior graduate work
- TOEFL scores for applicants with a native language other than English
- Personal statement describing research interests. It is essential to include the names of faculty members with whom the applicant would like to work.
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
33722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
33722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
19824 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19824 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for New Brunswick
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Scholarships Information
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