Overview

Scholarly research and thinking are brought to bear on pressing issues of policy, design, and local and global development.

In the Public and Urban Policy program from The New School, you are encouraged to explore a range of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and critical research approaches as you expand and refine your focal area of study to meet ongoing and emerging policy challenges.

Highlights

Receive support and inspiration to explore alternative theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches in understanding and explaining policy dynamics.

Enjoy the flexibility to pursue theory and research from various relevant disciplines to best address your individual research interests.

Faculty and students contribute to local, state, regional, national, and global policymaking to advance new learning and scholarly debate between academics and policymakers.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis I
Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis II
Doctoral Research Seminar
Critical Praxis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 92 other PhDs in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

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Complete a Statement of Purpose

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15210 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15210 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15210 USD / year

≈ 15210 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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