Overview
Our Public Policy program at Cornell University combines a focus on substantive policy areas–ranging from education and health to regulatory and social policy–with advanced training in a disciplinary area, empirical methods, and multiple disciplinary approaches.
Features
- Our multi-disciplinary faculty and students also work closely with the PhD programs in Economics, Sociology, and other graduate fields at Cornell.
- Across these specializations, Public Policy PhD students graduate with the skills to shape and evaluate policy in a range of settings, from faculty positions in academic institutions to leadership roles in the public and private sectors.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Theoretical Economics
- Micro Theory
- Econometrics
- Applied Economics
- Microeconomics for Policy Analysis
- Applied Econometrics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Policy View 74 other PhDs in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Cornell University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Graduate School requires that Ph.D. students pass two examinations: a comprehensive Admission to Candidacy ("A" exam), taken after the student has taken at least two semesters (but generally four) of coursework; and a final examination ("B" exam), given after completion of the doctoral dissertation.
- The Special Committee conducts these examinations. The A exam is the proposal of your dissertation research and may also involve questions regarding competency in coursework.
Tuition Fee
-
International
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
National
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
In-State
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months.
Living costs for Ithaca
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Policy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility