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PhD of Cognitive Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, United States
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Five-year PhD integrating disciplines of mind and brain science.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Cognitive Science.

Career outcomes

Cognitive Science Specialist
Cognitive Science Assistant

Curriculum

Five-year plan: graduate coursework joining linguistics
Psychology
Computation and neuroscience
A research ethics course in the first year
Three to five semesters as teaching assistant
Research projects with faculty
And a dissertation defended in the final year.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
In a related field for most programmes
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
Transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose and two recommendation letters
GRE where the programme requires
English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, In a relevant field for some programmes (Imaging Science: physical sciences, Mathematics, Computer science or engineering), Resume, Statement of purpose, Two recommendations, GRE optional or required by programme.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 130
PTE Academic 60
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application after reading the doctoral application tips (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,581 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Rochester
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Department of Health and Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	62
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.