Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 53
Credits
50 SCH
- Post-Bachelor's: 80 hours
- Post-Master's: 50 hours
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tampa, United States
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
Graduate students at the University of South Florida are trained in both basic and applied research to become independent scholars. Students work with one or more faculty members engaging in a broad range of research.
What you will study
The Psychology Department graduate major is divided into three broad concentrations: Clinical Psychology; Cognition, Neuroscience, & Social Psychology; and Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Each of these concentrations offers Ph.D. level training in the several areas of special expertise.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Personality and Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Emotion and Its Disorders
- Physiological Psychology
- Organizational Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Health Psychology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 53
Other requirements
- A statement of purpose
- A Psychology Interests and Applicant Summary Form
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE scores optional
- A GPA Worksheet with an upper-level undergraduate GPA of 3.40 or better
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 28,057 AUD / year (≈ 19,980 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 28,057 AUD / year (≈ 19,980 USD / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
In-State: 12,220 AUD / year (≈ 8,702 USD / year)
Living costs
Tampa
United States
1,576-2,740 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.
