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PhD of Interdisciplinary Studies

Northeastern University

  • Portland, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Interdisciplinary Studies at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Interdisciplinary Studies can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Assistant or associate professor
  • Director of an institute of learning
  • Canada Research Chair

Curriculum

  • Coursework
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis. Applicants submit a 15-20 page proposal explaining why three disciplines are needed and need commitment from three supervisors
  • One from each discipline.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree (advanced entry for applicants with a prior master's)
  • Transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Recommendation letters
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • GRE optional.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree (Advanced Entry tracks listed for applicants with a prior master's), Transcripts, Personal statement, Resume, Recommendation letters, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, GRE optional.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and PhD deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  2. Personal statement
  3. Resume
  4. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  5. IELTS
  6. PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
  7. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,257 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusPortland campus
Faculty or schoolGraduate Programs
DepartmentInterdisciplinary Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteResearch and teaching assistantships or departmental graduate funding may be available to eligible doctoral students, Verify the actual funding offer with the academic department.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.