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PhD of Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Troy, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A research doctorate in decision sciences with an average of about four years to dissertation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Assistant professor
- Applied machine learning scientist
- Data sciences associate director
- Quantitative model analyst
- Software engineer
Curriculum
- Plan of Study approved by the PhD director and Dean of the Graduate School (average GPA 3.5 or better). Doctoral Qualifying Exam on a written research document
- Candidacy Exam before the end of year three
- Then dissertation and oral defence. Credit total is in the catalog.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the programme requires
- Transcripts in English
- Personal statement
- CV
- Two recommendation letters
- Programme-specific writing samples
- English test.
Accepted academic background
Completed four-year U.S. Bachelor degree or equivalent (master degree where the programme requires), Transcripts in English, Personal statement, CV, Two recommendation letters (three for Health Sciences Engineering and Communication and Rhetoric), GRE/GMAT required for Management PhD, Programme-specific writing samples or research proposals.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 88
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,767 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Troy |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Industrial and Systems Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,767 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,235 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 59.