Overview

Here are a few key features:

Rutgers is a member of the highly selective Association of American Universities (AAU) comprised of 62 leading research universities in North America.

Faculty are outstanding scholars in their respective fields.

Starting in 2023-24, generous funding packages for all full-time students through the fifth year, with tuition, health coverage, and fees covered for the first five years.

Rutgers University is a vibrant and welcoming intellectual and social environment.

Location allows for easy access from New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Academics

The Social Work course at Rutgers University prepares you for a career as a faculty member, research scientist, or policy analyst and offers you:

Access to exceptional faculty

A dynamic, diverse, and accomplished student body from across the United States and the world.

Research facilities that rank among the best in our nation.

Research opportunities with faculty and institutes in areas including child welfare, poverty, violence against women and children, mental health services, addictions, gambling, international development, prevention, health, and public health.

Starting in 2023-24 generous funding packages for all full-time students through the fifth year, with tuition, health coverage, and fees covered for the first five years.

Strong professional development support, including funding for conferences

A commitment to advancing social justice and diversity, equity and inclusion

Outstanding job placements in academia and research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Theory Development

Social Policy Analysis

Research Methods and Statistics

Elective course in Outside Discipline

Research Development Seminar

Professional Development Seminar

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 76 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in social work or a related discipline.

We consider research interests and commitment to research, graduate and undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, reasons for pursuing a Ph.D., intellectual capacity, determination, and ability to pursue work independently.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Academics

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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