University of Maryland

Policy Studies

Closes: Mar 1, 2027

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)

Apply before Mar 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 96

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy, Social Policy

Overview

The School of Public Policy is one of the few policy schools to combine state, national and international policy study under one roof, and to take into account policy interests in all sectors of the economy, thus allowing both faculty and students to study the full range of issues in all courses and in all research.

Careers

The Policy Studies Ph.D. program at the University of Maryland trains policy analysts who will make their marks in the practice and teaching of public policy. Those awarded the degree move on to public policy careers in government, research, academia, and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

International Policy
Leadership & Management
Philanthropy & Nonprofit
Social Policy
Sustainability
Science & Technology Policy

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE: Required

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 96

Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Description of Research: Describe the research areas you are interested in, the research problem(s) on which you would like to work, and their relevance / significance. (uploaded to the Uploads Requirements section of the application)
Writing Sample: The writing sample should be relatively recent, and should preferably demonstrate the applicant's ability to structure and analyze a problem, or critique/develop a viewpoint. (uploaded to the Uploads Requirements section of the application)

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Applies to you) — Non-residents: 10,549 AUD / year (≈ 7,512 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 10,549 AUD / year (≈ 7,512 USD / year)
Domestic (Applies to you) — In-State: 4,932 AUD / year (≈ 3,512 USD / year)

Living costs

College Park, United States: 2,354–3,985 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships: PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Policy Studies.

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About the employer

University of Maryland

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The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland, UMD, or simply Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. It is also the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area, with more than 41,000 students representing all fifty states and 123 countries, and a global alumni network of over 388,000. Together, its 12 schools and colleges offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 92 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs. UMD is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Maryland's proximity to the nation's capital has resulted in many research partnerships with the federal government; faculty receive research funding and institutional support from many agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is labeled a "Public Ivy", denoting a quality of education comparable to the private Ivy League. UMD is ranked among the top 100 universities both nationally and globally by several indices, including its perennially top-ranked criminology and criminal justice department.

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