Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Medford, United States
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology, Liberal Arts
Overview
About the program
The Interdisciplinary Doctorate at Tufts University is designed for those interested in pursuing doctoral level studies in areas that cannot be accommodated in one of the departmental doctoral programs within the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering.
Programme structure
Program structure:
- A committee of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Interdisciplinary Doctorate (IDoc) Committee serves as the admissions committee and will monitor the progress of all students matriculated into the program.
- Students in the program must meet with their advisory committee at least twice a year, and a progress report must be filed with IDoc twice a year.
- Progress reports are due by the end of the first week of classes in the fall semester (September) and at around midterm in the spring semester (March).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- 1-page description of dissertation work and list of potential advisors
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
- GRE scores are NOT required for application to this program
- Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- 5-page description of the PhD project
- A list of primary advisory and advisory committee members
- Planned coursework
- Qualifying examination procedures and timing
- Letters of commitment from the Principal Advisor and all PhD Advisory Committee members
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 14,251 AUD / year (≈ 10,148 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 14,251 AUD / year (≈ 10,148 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 14,251 AUD / year (≈ 10,148 USD / year)
The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.
Living costs
Medford, United States
2,047-4,239 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
