About PhD Program,
Northeastern University’s PhD in Public Policy is a scholarly-focused degree and training program for individuals interested in conducting research in academia or other high-level professional settings, such as think tanks, nonprofit organizations, industry, and government. It equips students with the theory and research skills to address societal issues of pressing concern at national and international levels, such as sustainability and resilience, urban planning and policy, and health policy.
Students take core courses in policy theory, quantitative and qualitative methods, and research design, and specialize in one of three concentrations: Sustainability and Resilience, Urban and Regional Policy, and Health Care Policy and Management. Students develop insight, experience, and synergies while working with faculty on key research projects or working at any of the school’s research centers. The school provides a high level of support, allowing students to excel in their studies and research.
Learning Outcomes
- Become versed in the foundational knowledge in public policy as a field of inquiry sufficient to contribute to its continued evolution and relevance
- Obtain deep and nuanced expertise in a specified subject area
- Develop the methodological tools to enable policy-relevant research in high-level professional settings
- Understand and reveal structural and historical inequities in the particular area of focus
- Identify issues of pressing concern to society at local, national, and international levels.
- Current and prospective students should refer to the graduate catalogfor a description of the PhD in Public Policy curriculum, including the advanced entry option.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Target GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Standardized test scores such as the GRE are not required for Masters and PhD applicants to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. However, such test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond undergraduate school.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Students seeking financial aid can find more information on the Graduate Student Financial Services website. Applicants admitted to our graduate programs are eligible for a range of merit scholarships. These awards are in the form of a tuition discount that reduces the price of the program by a certain percentage, and apply for the duration of the program so long as recipients maintain their academic standing. The following scholarships are available to students seeking degrees within the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs:
Application Requirement,
Required Materials
Application –
Application Fee –
Personal Statement –
Transcripts from all institutions attended –
Resumé –
Letters of Recommendation –
Writing Sample –
English Proficiency – International Applicants
GRE General Exam –
Non-Degree, Part-Time Special Students
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
US $100.00
