Overview

The Global Urban Studies programme at Rutgers University features collaborative scholarship with community partners in the Greater Newark metro area, and cities around the world.

Key facts

Trained to bridge theory, social science research and practice, our graduates are poised to help create thriving, inclusive cities in the U.S. and around the world.

Our campus hosts a wealth of faculty and students diversely engaged in global urban studies. Our programme leverages this energy and expertise across Rutgers University's vast educational resources to produce a cutting-edge programme to address critical urban issues.

Programme Structure

Global Urban Studies core faculty members specialize in the following research and policy areas:

acoustic ecology

civic engagement

community development

gender and sexuality

gentrification

global sound studies

housing

inequalities

international and comparative education

international migration and immigration

political participation and social movements

race and ethnicity

sustainability and urban environment

urban arts and media

urban cultures

urban economics

urban education

urban governance

urban health

urban humanities

urban policy

urban violence

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

All Official Academic Transcripts

GRE General (waived for applicants with Masters or other comparable graduate degree)

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3 Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement: who you are and what you have done, motivation for PhD, career aspirations, research interest, and explain why GUS programme is a good fit for you

Writing Sample: MA theses; research and/or academic paper

Resume/CV

Interview (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

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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

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

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Funding

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