The criteria for admission to the PhD Program in Urban Systems include a record of academic achievement, previous research experience, scholarship, professional character, scientific inquisitiveness, accountability, dependability, and interpersonal skills.
A completed master's degree is required of all applicants. In rare circumstances, highly-qualified students without a master's degree may be admitted and asked to take additional courses.
Application Submission
- Completed application to the Ph.D. Program in Urban Systems: Apply online.
- Transcripts and proof of degree completion from all colleges and universities attended
- GRE results
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo results for international applicants
- Three letters of recommendation (faculty preferred).
- Statement of purpose, including statement of proposed research and chosen track.
- Portfolio (Optional)
- Interview (Optional, at the discretion of the relevant Track Director).
For Questions Regarding Specific Program Tracks, Contact:
- Technology Track and Environment Track at NJIT
Hyojin Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Architecture, NJIT
Phone: (973) 642-7199
Email: hyojin.kim@njit.edu
- Global Urban Studies Track at Rutgers – Newark
Mara Sidney, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science, Rutgers - Newark
Phone: (973) 353-5787
Email: msidney@newark.rutgers.edu - Jamie Lew, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology, Rutgers - Newark
Phone: (973) 353-5130
Email: jamie.lew@rutgers.edu
