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PhD of Urban Systems

New Jersey Institute of Technology

  • Newark, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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New Jersey Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A joint NJIT and Rutgers-Newark doctorate in urban systems research.

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

  • Formulate original research questions in Urban Systems
  • Apply suitable research methods
  • Evaluate evidence critically
  • And communicate an independent research contribution through a substantial scholarly project.

Career outcomes

  • Research Scientist
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Research Project Coordinator
  • Academic Researcher

Curriculum

  • 51 credits: 14 core (qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Two further methods or theory courses
  • Colloquium)
  • 21 elective and 16 dissertation research credits
  • In Technology
  • Environment or Global Urban Studies tracks. Qualifying exams by end of year two
  • Proposal by year three
  • Defence by year six.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Minimum GPA 3.5 or equivalent
  • Transcripts and proof of degree
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose and three recommendation letters
  • GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College
  • GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management
  • English test score or waiver
  • Portfolio for Hillier College
  • Grade/context: Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5 or equivalent.

Minimum GPA

3.5

Accepted academic background

Master's or bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 3.5, Resume, Statement of purpose, Three letters of recommendation, GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College, GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management, Portfolio for Hillier.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 57

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Portfolio (If Applicable)
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines (Fall 15 December
  2. Spring 15 October) on the graduate international admissions page
  3. Start about nine months ahead. Apply and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts and proof of degree
  4. A resume
  5. Statement of purpose
  6. Three recommendation letters and an English test score or waiver
  7. GRE/GMAT where the college requires it
  8. Portfolio for Hillier College. Accept the offer
  9. The 500 USD deposit is waived if you accept an NJIT funding award. Request the I-20 at with passport and proof of funds. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
  10. Complete the DS-160 and attend the F-1 visa interview.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,454 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNewark Campus
Faculty or schoolHillier College of Architecture and Design
DepartmentNew Jersey School of Architecture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value51
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteGraduate assistantships and merit support may be available to eligible doctoral applicants, Subject to department decisions, Funding, And admission to the program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    32 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.