Overview

The modern study of cognition stems from the discovery that the mind/brain can be studied and understood as a complex computational system.

Training emphasizes theoretical, experimental, and technical foundations, and includes the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods, as well as mathematical and computational modeling techniques.

Key facts

The cognitive faculty are internationally known and award-winning researchers, teachers, and mentors with outstanding records of innovation, extramural funding, and public outreach.

Graduate education is enhanced by close ties with the Center for Cognitive Science and by collaborations with faculty in several related departments as well as with scientists from industries engaged in basic and applied research. We seek creative and self-motivated students who are passionate about the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.

The cognitive area is committed to strategies that increase the engagement and retention of underrepresented groups in STEM.

Graduate students from the Cognitive Psychology course at Rutgers University have gone on to work in academia, high-tech and research consultancy companies, finance, and technology labs.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science View 238 other PhDs in Psychology 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.

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General requirements

Undergraduate transcripts

Graduate transcripts, for applicants with prior graduate work

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Personal statement describing research interests. It is essential to include the names of faculty members with whom the applicant would like to work.

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21648 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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