About PhD Program,
Through theoretical and methodological training, NYU Wagner’s doctoral students learn how to produce insights required for effective and equitable public and nonprofit programs and policies. Our program is interdisciplinary, just like our faculty, so students can draw on economics, political science, sociology, psychology, organization studies, and other fields. What’s more, it is flexible, allowing students to design a plan of study that takes advantage of the many courses offered at NYU Wagner and NYU’s other graduate schools.
We encourage students to study the questions that drive them, while providing the guidance necessary to have the greatest impact. And, we emphasize research and teaching experience. Students have many opportunities to participate in research projects with individual faculty or through our affiliated research centers, as well as opportunities to lead classes as teaching colleagues and instructors.
Students interested in conducting research in these areas are encouraged to apply:
- Education policy
- Health policy
- International development
- Management
- Public finance and financial management
- Public policy
- Urban policy
The program prepares graduates for careers at academic institutions, in think tanks, research firms, and research units of public, quasi-public, and private organizations, as well as for other positions with substantial responsibilities for the supervision and administration of research.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
GRE or GMAT scores are required for admission to the PhD program at NYU Wagner. You must upload a copy of your score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past five (5) years will be considered.
GRE School Code: 2507
Through substantive theoretical and methodological training, doctoral students at Wagner learn to produce research required for effective public and nonprofit programs and policies. Our program is interdisciplinary, just like our faculty, so students can draw on economics, political science, sociology, psychology, organization studies, and other fields. What’s more, it is flexible, allowing students to design a plan of study that takes advantage of the many courses offered at Wagner and NYU’s other graduate schools. Students have many opportunities to participate in research projects with individual faculty or through our affiliated research centers.
Among our program’s areas of strength: education policy, health policy, international development, management, public finance and financial management, public policy and urban policy. If your primary areas of interest fall within these broad categories, Wagner would be an excellent place for you to do doctoral work. We also encourage you to view the written work and areas of interest listed by our faculty on the webpage to assist you in making the decision to apply.
PhD applicants are encouraged to submit any documentation that will allow the Doctoral Board to understand better their record of accomplishment.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All Ph.D. students without alternate funding sources are eligible to receive a five-year research apprenticeship, which carries a stipend, health insurance, a $1000 start-up grant, and 100% tuition remission. Research apprentices work up to 20 hours a week with faculty members on research projects during the academic year. No additional application materials are required for consideration.
- Compensation includes partial tuition remission and a stipend.
- Hours worked: 20 hours per week during the academic year.
- GAs are selected during the admissions process.
- Appointments are for one academic year only.
- Only incoming full-time students are eligible.
- To Apply: Applicants must apply by the early action deadline and complete the section of the application that indicates their interest in the GA position.
Application Requirement,
Applications are to be submitted through the NYU Wagner Application portal, within which students should select the Public Administration PhD as their program of interest, and then indicate their preference for NYU Shanghai by marking the appropriate checkbox when prompted in the Program Information section. Applicants will be evaluated by a joint admissions committee of New York and Shanghai faculty. Application requirements are the same for all NYU Wagner Ph.D. applicants regardless of campus preference. However, candidates are encouraged to elaborate on their specific interest in the NYU Shanghai program and faculty in their application and personal statements.
SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
PERSONAL STATEMENT
WRITING SAMPLE
CURRICULUM VITAE
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
TRANSCRIPTS
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (Required for PhD)
APPLICATION FEE
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (OPTIONAL)
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
An $85 application fee is required to process your application for admission.
