Overview

Education

We are also one of the top ranked psychology departments in the country providing extensive course offerings and research opportunities in seven program areas. Faculty in the department work in diverse areas of human and animal cognition, emotion, and behavior and engage in many interdisciplinary research activities. By exploring the web links above, you can learn about our educational and research programs, the people responsible for them, and admission requirements.

After a century of excellence in teaching, research and service, The Ohio State University is recognized as a leader among the nation's centers of higher learning. Ohio State sponsors a wide variety of graduate and professional programs. The Psychology program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral Neuroscience

Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Psychology

Quantitative Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology View 226 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

60 domestic

$70 International

References and Recommendations

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Autobiographical Statement/Statement of Purpose

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Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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