Key facts
The Neuroscience programme at Rutgers University selects students on the basis of their academic records, references, and research experience. A student must have an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of at least B to be considered for admission.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Advanced Studies
- Neurobiology
- Research (Rotation)
- Statistics
- Electives
- Ethical Scientific Conduct
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® General Test: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® iBT: 82
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Personal statement, official transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation.
- PhD: The GRE General test is optional for PhD applicants.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 52,446 AUD / year ≈ 37,176 USD / year (Applies to you — Non-residents)
- Out-of-State: 52,446 AUD / year ≈ 37,176 USD / year
- Domestic: In-State 30,540 AUD / year ≈ 21,648 USD / year
Living costs
New Brunswick, United States: 1,699–4,180 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities for Neuroscience are available. Available scholarships include the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF), Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Fulbright-Masaryk Award, Marshall Scholarships, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS), OAS Academic Scholarship Program, and others.
