Key Information
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Application deadline not specified.
Overview
The flexible curriculum allows students to customize coursework to their interests while developing sophisticated research skills. Students enter the PhD program with the intention of completing specialized research in one of the approved fields of study.
Features
- With about one-quarter of each cohort's students coming from countries outside of the United States, our interdisciplinary PhD Public Policy and Administration program is diverse and progressive.
- Many PH.D. Students enroll in the program at George Washington University on a part-time basis while working at think tanks, research firms, international organizations, and the federal government.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Microeconomics for Public Policy
- Seminar: Literature of Public Administration
- Research Methods
- Public Finance and Human Capital
- Seminar: Public Management
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GRE® General Test: Required.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80 (minimum).
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form
- Transcripts
- GRE Test
- English Language Proficiency Test
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee
Fees and Funding
Living costs
Washington, D.C., United States: 2,394-4,178 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships